Lafarre, Ardèche facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lafarre
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 Lafarre
Location in France
Lafarre
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Saint-Félicien |
| Area
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11.33 km2 (4.37 sq mi) |
| Population
(2006)
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43 |
| • Density | 3.80/km2 (9.83/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07124 /07520
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| Elevation | 540–1,183 m (1,772–3,881 ft) (avg. 720 m or 2,360 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Lafarre is a small commune (which is like a town or village) located in the Ardèche département in southern France. A département is a bit like a county or administrative area in France. Lafarre is known for its quiet, rural setting in the beautiful French countryside.
What is Lafarre?
Lafarre is a very small commune. In 2006, only 43 people lived there. This makes it one of the less populated areas in France. Even though it's small, it's an official part of the French government system.
Who Leads Lafarre?
Like all communes, Lafarre has a mayor who helps run the local area. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Lafarre was Isabelle Bert. The mayor helps with local services and represents the people of Lafarre.
Where is Lafarre Located?
Lafarre is found in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône arrondissement and the Saint-Félicien canton. These are ways that France divides its land for administrative purposes.
Lafarre's Landscape
The area around Lafarre is quite hilly. The commune sits at an elevation of about 720 meters (around 2,362 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in Lafarre is 540 meters (1,772 feet), and the highest point reaches 1,183 meters (3,881 feet). This means there are some significant changes in height across its land. The total area of Lafarre is 11.33 square kilometers (about 4.37 square miles). This shows it has a good amount of land for its small population.
See also
In Spanish: Lafarre (Ardèche) para niños
