Homps, Aude facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Lock on the Canal du Midi
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 Homps
Location in France
Homps
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Narbonne | |
| Canton | Le Lézignanais | |
| Intercommunality | Haut Minervois | |
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3.06 km2 (1.18 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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594 | |
| • Density | 194.1/km2 (502.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11172 /11200
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| Elevation | 29–56 m (95–184 ft) (avg. 48 m or 157 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Homps is a small commune (which is like a small town or village) in the south of France. About 594 people lived there in 2019. It is located in the Aude department, which is part of the region called Occitanie. Homps is well-known for being right next to the famous Canal du Midi.
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Where is Homps Located?
Homps is found in the Aude department, which is in the southern part of France. It's part of the Occitanie region, which is known for its sunny weather and beautiful landscapes. The village is quite small, covering an area of about 3 square kilometers (just over 1 square mile). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, is around 48 meters (about 157 feet).
What is the Canal du Midi?
One of the most important features of Homps is its connection to the Canal du Midi. This canal is a very old and famous waterway in France. It was built a long time ago, in the 17th century, to connect the Garonne River to the Mediterranean Sea. This made it easier to transport goods and people across France without having to go all the way around Spain.
The Canal du Midi is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's considered very important for everyone in the world to protect. Many people enjoy boating, cycling, or walking along its banks. Homps has a special lock on the canal, which is like a water elevator that helps boats move between different water levels.
How is Homps Governed?
Like all communes in France, Homps has a local government that helps run the village. The head of the local government is called the Mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Homps was Anne Alrang. The mayor and the local council make decisions about things like local services, roads, and community events. Homps is also part of a larger group of communes called Haut Minervois, which work together on bigger projects.
Population of Homps
The number of people living in Homps is quite small. In January 2019, there were 594 residents. This makes Homps a quiet and peaceful place to live. The population numbers are officially counted by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in France.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for Homps.
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A robot image.
