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Génissac is located in France
Génissac
Génissac
Location in France
Génissac is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Génissac
Génissac
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Gironde
Arrondissement Libourne
Canton Les Coteaux de Dordogne
Intercommunality Libournais
Area
1
13.04 km2 (5.03 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
1,987
 • Density 152.38/km2 (394.66/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
33185 /33420
Elevation 2–77 m (6.6–252.6 ft)
(avg. 10 m or 33 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Génissac is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Gironde department. This area is found within the larger region of Aquitaine.

About Génissac

Génissac is a charming commune in France. It is known for its quiet countryside and local life. Communes are the smallest administrative divisions in France. They are similar to a town or a local district.

Location and Geography

Génissac is situated in the Libourne arrondissement. This means it is part of a larger administrative area. The commune is also within the Les Coteaux de Dordogne canton. A canton is a smaller division used for elections.

The land in Génissac varies in height. Its lowest point is 2 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 77 meters. The commune covers an area of about 13 square kilometers.

Population and Government

As of January 2019, Génissac had a population of 1,987 people. The number of people living in a commune can change over time. This information is collected by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies.

The mayor of Génissac is Jacques Roy. A mayor is the head of the local government. They are responsible for managing the commune's affairs. This includes things like public services and local projects.

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