Le Plagnal facts for kids
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Le Plagnal
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 Le Plagnal
Location in France
Le Plagnal
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Largentière |
| Canton | Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès |
| Intercommunality | Cévenne et Montagne Ardéchoise |
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16.07 km2 (6.20 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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53 |
| • Density | 3.30/km2 (8.54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07175 /07590
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| Elevation | 1,056–1,463 m (3,465–4,800 ft) (avg. 1,160 m or 3,810 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Le Plagnal is a small and peaceful village in the Ardèche département in southern France. A commune is like a local town or village area, and a département is a larger region, similar to a county. Le Plagnal is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and quiet way of life.
About Le Plagnal
Le Plagnal is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It's part of the Largentière area. The village sits in a lovely mountainous area, which means it has some amazing views.
Geography and Nature
The village is quite high up, with an average elevation of about 1,160 meters (around 3,800 feet) above sea level. The land around Le Plagnal goes from 1,056 meters to 1,463 meters high. This makes it a great place for enjoying nature and outdoor activities. The total area of the commune is about 16 square kilometers (around 6 square miles).
Population and Community
According to a count in 1999, only 53 people lived in Le Plagnal. This makes it a very small and close-knit community. Living in a small village like this means everyone often knows each other.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Le Plagnal has a mayor and a local council. The mayor helps manage the village and its services. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Louis Faucher. The commune is also part of a larger group called "Cévenne et Montagne Ardéchoise," which helps different villages work together on common projects.
See also
In Spanish: Le Plagnal para niños
