Le Taillan-Médoc facts for kids
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Le Taillan-Médoc
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 Le Taillan-Médoc
Location in France
Le Taillan-Médoc
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Gironde | |
| Arrondissement | Bordeaux | |
| Canton | Saint-Médard-en-Jalles | |
| Intercommunality | Bordeaux | |
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15.16 km2 (5.85 sq mi) | |
| Population
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10,141 | |
| • Density | 668.93/km2 (1,732.5/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33519 /33320
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| Elevation | 4–39 m (13–128 ft) (avg. 26 m or 85 ft) |
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Le Taillan-Médoc is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Gironde department within the Aquitaine region. This area is famous for its beautiful landscapes and, of course, its vineyards.
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Where is Le Taillan-Médoc?
Le Taillan-Médoc is found in the Gironde department, which is in the Aquitaine region of France. This region is in the southwestern part of the country. The town is close to Bordeaux, a much larger city known for its history and wine.
Geography and Landscape
The town is located in a flat area, with its lowest point being 4 meters (about 13 feet) above sea level and its highest point reaching 39 meters (about 128 feet). The average elevation is around 26 meters (about 85 feet). Le Taillan-Médoc covers an area of about 15.16 square kilometers (around 5.85 square miles).
How Many People Live Here?
As of January 2019, the population of Le Taillan-Médoc was about 10,141 people. This makes it a medium-sized commune, not too big and not too small.
Who Leads the Town?
Like all communes in France, Le Taillan-Médoc has a Mayor who is in charge of running the town. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions that help the community. For the term from 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Ludovic Freygefond.
See also
In Spanish: Le Taillan-Médoc para niños
