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La Garde
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 La Garde
Location in France
La Garde
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Var | |
| Arrondissement | Toulon | |
| Canton | La Garde | |
| Intercommunality | Toulon Provence Méditerranée | |
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15.54 km2 (6.00 sq mi) | |
| Population
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26,005 | |
| • Density | 1,673.4/km2 (4,334.1/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Gardéens | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
83062 /83130
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| Elevation | 0–206 m (0–676 ft) (avg. 1 m or 3.3 ft) |
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La Garde is a city located in the south of France. It is an important city in the Var department, found in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. La Garde is also the main town, or capital, of the canton of La Garde.
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Geography of La Garde
La Garde is situated in a beautiful part of southern France, specifically to the east of the larger city of Toulon. It lies between two very famous French cities: Marseille to the west and Nice to the east. This location makes it part of the French Riviera, known for its sunny weather and Mediterranean coast.
Size and Elevation
The total land area of La Garde is about 15.54 square kilometers (about 6 square miles). The city's elevation, or how high it is above sea level, varies quite a bit. The lowest parts of La Garde are almost at sea level (0 meters), while the highest points reach up to 206 meters (about 676 feet).
People of La Garde
As of 2006, the city of La Garde had a population of around 26,005 people. People who live in La Garde are called Gardéens. This name is often used to describe the residents of a city in France.
Local Government
Like all cities in France, La Garde has its own local government. The city is led by a mayor. The mayor is an elected official who is in charge of running the city's services and making decisions for its residents. From 2001 to 2014, the mayor of La Garde was Jean-Louis Masson.
Working Together: Intercommunality
La Garde is part of a group of towns and cities that work together called Toulon Provence Méditerranée. This is an "intercommunality," which means several local governments team up to manage shared services. These services can include things like public transport, waste management, or economic development for the whole area. This helps cities work more efficiently and provide better services to their citizens.
See also
- In Spanish: La Garde para niños
