Lentillères facts for kids
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Lentillères
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 Lentillères
Location in France
Lentillères
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Privas |
| Canton | Aubenas |
| Intercommunality | Vinobre |
| Area
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8.72 km2 (3.37 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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175 |
| • Density | 20.07/km2 (51.98/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07141 /07200
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| Elevation | 298–864 m (978–2,835 ft) (avg. 550 m or 1,800 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Lentillères is a small commune located in southern France. It is part of the Ardèche département, which is like a county or region in France.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it as a town or a village with its own local government. Lentillères is one of many communes in France.
Where is Lentillères Located?
Lentillères is found in the Ardèche département, which is in the southern part of France. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and hills.
Geography and Size
The commune of Lentillères covers an area of about 8.72 square kilometers. That's roughly 3.37 square miles.
Elevation of Lentillères
Lentillères is located in a hilly region. The highest point in the commune is 864 meters (about 2,835 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 298 meters (about 978 feet). The average elevation is around 550 meters (about 1,804 feet).
People of Lentillères
According to a count in 1999, about 175 people lived in Lentillères. This makes it a very small and quiet community.
Local Government: The Mayor
Like all communes in France, Lentillères has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people. From 2001 to 2008, Jean Labrot was the mayor of Lentillères.
Nearby Areas
Lentillères is part of a larger area called the arrondissement of Privas and the canton of Aubenas. These are bigger administrative divisions that group several communes together. It also belongs to an "intercommunality" called Vinobre, which means it works with nearby communes on shared projects.
See also
- You can find more information about Lentillères for kids in Spanish here: Lentillères para niños
