Gornac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gornac
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 Gornac
Location in France
Gornac
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Langon |
| Canton | L'Entre-Deux-Mers |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Sauveterre-de-Guyenne |
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8.35 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
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430 |
| • Density | 51.5/km2 (133.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33189 /33540
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| Elevation | 54–113 m (177–371 ft) (avg. 109 m or 358 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Gornac is a small and charming commune (which is like a small town or village) located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Gironde department within the region called Aquitaine.
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Welcome to Gornac!
Gornac is a quiet place where about 430 people live, as of January 2019. It's a great example of a small French community. Life here is often peaceful and connected to the beautiful countryside.
Where is Gornac?
Gornac is found in a part of France known as the Entre-Deux-Mers. This name means "between two seas," but it actually refers to the land between two rivers, the Garonne and the Dordogne. This area is famous for its vineyards and delicious wines.
The village is located in the Langon arrondissement and the L'Entre-Deux-Mers canton. These are ways that France organizes its different areas for local government. Gornac sits at an elevation of about 109 meters (358 feet) above sea level. The land around it ranges from 54 meters to 113 meters high.
Life in Gornac
Being a commune, Gornac has its own local government. This government helps manage things like roads, schools, and local services for the people living there. The community is part of a larger group called Pays de Sauveterre-de-Guyenne. This group helps different communes work together on projects.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Gornac is Didier Lamouroux. A mayor is the elected leader of a town or city. They are in charge of making decisions for the community. They also represent the people who live there. Mr. Lamouroux served as mayor from 2008 to 2014.
Exploring Gornac's Surroundings
Gornac covers an area of about 8.35 square kilometers (3.22 square miles). This makes it a small but lovely place to explore. The area is known for its rolling hills and vineyards. You might see old windmills, like the Moulin de Haut-Benauge, which dates back to 1601.
Images for kids
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Moulin de Haut-Benauge (1601)
See also
In Spanish: Gornac para niños
