Gardegan-et-Tourtirac facts for kids
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Gardegan-et-Tourtirac
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 Gardegan-et-Tourtirac
Location in France
Gardegan-et-Tourtirac
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Libourne |
| Canton | Castillon-la-Bataille |
| Area
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9.58 km2 (3.70 sq mi) |
| Population
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304 |
| • Density | 31.73/km2 (82.19/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33181 /33350
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| Elevation | 12–107 m (39–351 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Gardegan-et-Tourtirac is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the southwest part of France. It is found in the Aquitaine region, which is like a large state or province. Within Aquitaine, it belongs to the Gironde department, which is a smaller administrative area.
About Gardegan-et-Tourtirac
Gardegan-et-Tourtirac is a quiet place with a small population. In 2008, about 304 people lived there. It covers an area of 9.58 square kilometers. The village is situated in a varied landscape, with its lowest point being 12 meters above sea level and its highest point reaching 107 meters.
Location in France
This commune is part of the Libourne arrondissement and the Castillon-la-Bataille canton. These are ways France organizes its smaller towns and areas. The Gironde department is well-known for its beautiful countryside and vineyards.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Gardegan-et-Tourtirac has a mayor who helps run the village. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean-Pierre Ferrer. The mayor and the local council make decisions about things like local services and community life.
