La Roque-Alric facts for kids
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La Roque-Alric
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 La Roque-Alric
Location in France
La Roque-Alric
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Carpentras | |
| Canton | Beaumes-de-Venise | |
| Intercommunality | Ventoux-Comtat Venaissin | |
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4.87 km2 (1.88 sq mi) | |
| Population
(1999)
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54 | |
| • Density | 11.09/km2 (28.72/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
84100 /84190
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| Elevation | 150–517 m (492–1,696 ft) (avg. 250 m or 820 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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La Roque-Alric is a very small village, also known as a commune, located in the south of France. In 1999, only 54 people lived there. It is found in the beautiful Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, within the Vaucluse department.
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Understanding La Roque-Alric's Location
La Roque-Alric is nestled in a scenic part of southeastern France. This area is famous for its sunny weather and lovely landscapes. The village is part of the Vaucluse department. This department is known for its mountains, vineyards, and charming old towns.
Geographical Features of the Commune
The village sits at an elevation of about 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level. The land around it varies quite a bit in height. The lowest point is 150 meters (492 feet), and the highest point reaches 517 meters (1,696 feet). This difference in elevation means the area has interesting hills and valleys. The total area of the commune is 4.87 square kilometers (about 1.88 square miles).
Nearby Towns and Districts
La Roque-Alric is located near larger towns. It is part of the Carpentras arrondissement. An arrondissement is like a district within a department. It also belongs to the Beaumes-de-Venise canton. A canton is a smaller administrative area, often grouping several communes together.
Local Government and Community Life
Like all communes in France, La Roque-Alric has its own local government. This government helps manage the village's daily life.
The Role of the Mayor
The mayor is the main leader of the commune. From 2001 to 2008, Henri Girard served as the mayor of La Roque-Alric. The mayor is responsible for many things. These include keeping public order and managing local services. They also represent the commune in official matters.
Working with Other Communes
La Roque-Alric is part of a group called Ventoux-Comtat Venaissin. This is an "intercommunality" group. It means several communes work together on shared projects. They might cooperate on things like waste management or public transport. This helps small villages like La Roque-Alric share resources. It also allows them to achieve more together than they could alone.
