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La Tourette-Cabardès
A general view of La Tourette-Cabardès
A general view of La Tourette-Cabardès
Coat of arms of La Tourette-Cabardès
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La Tourette-Cabardès is located in France
La Tourette-Cabardès
La Tourette-Cabardès
Location in France
La Tourette-Cabardès is located in Occitanie
La Tourette-Cabardès
La Tourette-Cabardès
Location in Occitanie
Country France
Region Occitanie
Department Aude
Arrondissement Carcassonne
Canton La Vallée de l'Orbiel
Intercommunality Haut Cabardès
Area
1
5.03 km2 (1.94 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
24
 • Density 4.77/km2 (12.36/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
11391 /11380
Elevation 355–803 m (1,165–2,635 ft)
(avg. 450 m or 1,480 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

La Tourette-Cabardès is a very small commune located in the south of France. In January 2019, only 24 people lived there, making it one of the smallest villages in the country. It is part of the Aude department in the Occitanie region.

About La Tourette-Cabardès

A commune is like a small town or village area in France. La Tourette-Cabardès is a tiny commune. It covers an area of about 5 square kilometers (around 2 square miles). The village sits at an elevation of about 450 meters (1,476 feet) above sea level.

Where is La Tourette-Cabardès?

This small village is found in the Aude department. This department is in the Occitanie region of southern France. The closest big city is Carcassonne. The area around La Tourette-Cabardès is known for its beautiful natural landscapes.

Who is in charge?

Like all communes in France, La Tourette-Cabardès has a local government. This government helps manage the daily life of the village. The head of the local government is called the mayor.

The Mayor's Role

The mayor of La Tourette-Cabardès helps run the village. They make decisions about local services and represent the people living there. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean-Claude Pech. Mayors are elected by the people of the commune.

La Tourette-Cabardès - vue générale
A general view of La Tourette-Cabardès, showing its quiet setting.
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