Galgon facts for kids
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Galgon
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 Galgon
Location in France
Galgon
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Libourne |
| Canton | Fronsac |
| Intercommunality | Canton de Fronsac |
| Area
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15.18 km2 (5.86 sq mi) |
| Population
(2008)
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2,503 |
| • Density | 164.89/km2 (427.06/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33179 /33133
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| Elevation | 2–56 m (6.6–183.7 ft) (avg. 7 m or 23 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Galgon is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Aquitaine region and can be found in the Gironde department.
What is Galgon?
Galgon is a peaceful commune in France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city. It has its own local leaders and manages its own affairs.
Where is Galgon located?
Galgon is situated in the southwestern part of France. It is in the Gironde department, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and vineyards. The commune is part of the Libourne area and the Fronsac canton.
Galgon is not very high above sea level. Its lowest point is 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) and its highest point is 56 meters (about 184 feet). The average elevation is around 7 meters (about 23 feet). The total area of Galgon is about 15.18 square kilometers (around 5.86 square miles).
How many people live in Galgon?
According to information from 2008, about 2,503 people lived in Galgon. The number of people living in a commune can change over time. These numbers help us understand the size of the community.
Who leads Galgon?
Like all communes in France, Galgon has a mayor who is in charge of leading the town. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Galgon was Jean-Marie Bayard. The mayor helps manage local services and represents the people of Galgon.
Galgon is also part of a larger group called an "intercommunality." This means it works with other nearby communes in the Canton de Fronsac. They work together on things like public services and local projects.
