Empurany facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Empurany
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
 Empurany
Location in France
Empurany
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
|
|
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Lamastre |
| Area
1
|
18.94 km2 (7.31 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
|
492 |
| • Density | 25.98/km2 (67.28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07085 /07270
|
| Elevation | 310–1,028 m (1,017–3,373 ft) (avg. 500 m or 1,600 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Empurany is a small commune in southern France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. Empurany is located in the Ardèche département, which is a part of France similar to a county or province.
Contents
What is Empurany?
Empurany is a peaceful place in the Ardèche region. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The people who live here are called Empuranyens.
Where is Empurany Located?
Empurany is nestled in the mountains of southern France. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 45.025 degrees North and 4.609 degrees East. This means it's in the northern hemisphere, east of the Prime Meridian.
The commune sits at an average height of 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) above sea level. Some parts are as low as 310 meters (1,017 feet), while others reach up to 1,028 meters (3,373 feet). This difference in height means Empurany has varied landscapes, from valleys to hills.
Empurany covers an area of about 18.94 square kilometers (7.31 square miles). This makes it a moderately sized commune in terms of land area.
How Many People Live There?
According to a count in 1999, Empurany had a population of 492 people. This shows it's a small community. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.
Who Leads Empurany?
Like all communes in France, Empurany has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people of the commune to manage local services and represent the community. The mayor's job is to make decisions that help the town run smoothly and improve life for its residents. The mayor listed for the term 2001-2008 was responsible for leading Empurany during that period.
See also
In Spanish: Empurany para niños
