Guilherand-Granges facts for kids
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 Guilherand-Granges
Location in France
Guilherand-Granges
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Ardèche | |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône | |
| Canton | Guilherand-Granges | |
| Intercommunality | Rhône Crussol | |
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6.55 km2 (2.53 sq mi) | |
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10,756 | |
| • Density | 1,642.1/km2 (4,253/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07102 /07500
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| Elevation | 106–407 m (348–1,335 ft) (avg. 123 m or 404 ft) |
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Guilherand-Granges is a lively town in the Ardèche area of southern France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. This town is located right next to the famous Rhône River.
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About Guilherand-Granges
Guilherand-Granges is part of the Ardèche département. A département is similar to a county or a region. The town is also part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône arrondissement. An arrondissement is a smaller administrative area within a département.
Location and Geography
Guilherand-Granges sits on the right bank of the Rhône River. This river is one of the longest in France. The town is also close to the city of Valence. The land in Guilherand-Granges varies quite a bit. It goes from a low point of 106 meters (about 348 feet) up to 407 meters (about 1,335 feet) above sea level. The town covers an area of about 6.55 square kilometers (about 2.53 square miles).
Population and People
As of January 2019, about 10,756 people lived in Guilherand-Granges. The number of people living in the town is counted by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. This institute helps France keep track of its population.
Local Government
The town of Guilherand-Granges is led by a mayor. The current mayor is Sylvie Gaucher. She was elected to serve from 2020 to 2026. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the town. They make decisions about things like schools, roads, and local services. Guilherand-Granges is also part of a group of towns called Rhône Crussol. This group works together on bigger projects that benefit all the towns involved.
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