Escoussans facts for kids
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Escoussans
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 Escoussans
Location in France
Escoussans
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Langon |
| Canton | L'Entre-Deux-Mers |
| Intercommunality | Targonnais |
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5.11 km2 (1.97 sq mi) |
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288 |
| • Density | 56.36/km2 (146.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33156 /33760
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| Elevation | 23–97 m (75–318 ft) (avg. 51 m or 167 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Escoussans is a small commune (which is like a town or village) in the southwest of France. It is located in the Gironde department, which is part of the region called Aquitaine.
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What is Escoussans?
Escoussans is a commune, which is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local government area for a town or village. It has its own mayor and local council.
Where is Escoussans Located?
Escoussans is found in the Gironde department. This department is known for its beautiful landscapes and is part of the larger Aquitaine region. It's in the southwestern part of France.
Who is in Charge?
Like all communes, Escoussans has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Escoussans was Jean-Michel Menguin. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune.
How Many People Live There?
As of January 2019, about 288 people lived in Escoussans. This makes it a very small and quiet place. The area of the commune is about 5.11 square kilometers.
Images for kids
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The town hall (Mairie) of Escoussans.
See also
In Spanish: Escoussans para niños
