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Glun
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Glun is located in France
Glun
Glun
Location in France
Glun is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Glun
Glun
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Tournon-sur-Rhône
Intercommunality Tournon
Area
1
7.56 km2 (2.92 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
502
 • Density 66.40/km2 (171.98/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07097 /07300
Elevation 105–472 m (344–1,549 ft)
(avg. 116 m or 381 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Glun is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the Ardèche département in southern France. It's a quiet place where about 500 people live.

Discover Glun: A French Village

Glun is a charming village in the Ardèche region of France. It is a part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône area. The village sits at an elevation of about 116 meters (381 feet) above sea level. The land around Glun varies quite a bit, from 105 meters (344 feet) to 472 meters (1,549 feet) high. The total area of Glun is about 7.56 square kilometers (2.92 square miles).

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A view of Glun, France.

Where is Glun Located?

Glun is in the Ardèche département, which is like a county or administrative area in France. This département is in the southern part of France. Glun is also part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône arrondissement and canton, which are smaller administrative divisions. Its location in southern France means it often enjoys a pleasant climate.

What is a Commune?

In France, a "commune" is the smallest administrative division. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own local government and mayor. Glun is one of many communes in the Ardèche département. These communes help organize local services and manage the daily lives of their residents.

Life in Glun: People and Places

As of 1999, Glun had a population of 502 people. This makes it a small, close-knit community. The people who live in Glun are called its residents. They go about their daily lives, work, and enjoy the local surroundings. Small villages like Glun often have a strong sense of community.

Who is the Mayor of Glun?

The mayor of Glun is an important person in the community. The mayor helps run the village and makes decisions for its residents. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Glun was Régis Gonnet. The mayor works with other local officials to manage things like public services and local projects.

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