Lignan-de-Bordeaux facts for kids
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Lignan-de-Bordeaux
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 Lignan-de-Bordeaux
Location in France
Lignan-de-Bordeaux
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Gironde | |
| Arrondissement | Bordeaux | |
| Canton | Créon | |
| Intercommunality | Créonnais | |
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8.94 km2 (3.45 sq mi) | |
| Population
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708 | |
| • Density | 79.19/km2 (205.11/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33245 /33360
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| Elevation | 17–95 m (56–312 ft) (avg. 54 m or 177 ft) |
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Lignan-de-Bordeaux is a small and charming commune located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It is part of the Gironde department, which is in the southwest of the country. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government.
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Where is Lignan-de-Bordeaux?
Lignan-de-Bordeaux is situated in the Gironde department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and is close to the famous city of Bordeaux. The commune is part of the Bordeaux arrondissement and the Créon canton.
Geography and Landscape
The commune covers an area of about 8.94 square kilometers (around 3.45 square miles). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 17 meters (about 56 feet) at its lowest point to 95 meters (about 312 feet) at its highest. The average elevation is 54 meters (about 177 feet).
People and Population
As of 2008, Lignan-de-Bordeaux had a population of 708 people. This makes it a relatively small community. The people who live in a commune are called its residents.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Lignan-de-Bordeaux has a local government led by a mayor. The mayor is responsible for running the commune and making decisions for its residents. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Lignan-de-Bordeaux was Françoise Guimon.
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See also
In Spanish: Lignan-de-Bordeaux para niños
