Labastide-sur-Bésorgues facts for kids
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Labastide-sur-Bésorgues
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 Labastide-sur-Bésorgues
Location in France
Labastide-sur-Bésorgues
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Privas |
| Canton | Antraigues-sur-Volane |
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17.29 km2 (6.68 sq mi) |
| Population
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176 |
| • Density | 10.18/km2 (26.36/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07112 /07600
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| Elevation | 556–1,403 m (1,824–4,603 ft) (avg. 650 m or 2,130 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Labastide-sur-Bésorgues is a small town, also called a commune, located in southern France. It is part of the Ardèche area, which is known as a département in France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a small town or village.
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About Labastide-sur-Bésorgues
Labastide-sur-Bésorgues is a quiet place in the Ardèche département. This area is in the southern part of France. The town is known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. It is a great example of a traditional French commune.
Where is Labastide-sur-Bésorgues?
This commune is found in the Ardèche département. The Ardèche is one of the 101 départements that make up France. It is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Labastide-sur-Bésorgues is located in the Privas area, which is called an arrondissement.
How big is the town?
The total area of Labastide-sur-Bésorgues is about 17.29 square kilometers. This is roughly 6.67 square miles. The town sits at an elevation of about 650 meters (2,133 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 556 meters, and the highest point is 1,403 meters.
Who lives in Labastide-sur-Bésorgues?
According to a count in 1999, the population of Labastide-sur-Bésorgues was 176 people. This makes it a very small and close-knit community. The people who live here are called its citizens.
Who runs the town?
Like all communes in France, Labastide-sur-Bésorgues has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Daniel Gontier. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people.
