Ligueux, Gironde facts for kids
Ligueux is a small commune (which is like a small town or village) located in the southwest of France. It's part of the Gironde department, which is in the larger region called Aquitaine. Imagine it as a tiny piece of a big puzzle that makes up France!
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
Ligueux
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Gironde | |
| Arrondissement | Libourne | |
| Canton | Le Réolais et Les Bastides | |
| Intercommunality | Pays Foyen | |
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5.05 km2 (1.95 sq mi) | |
| Population
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150 | |
| • Density | 29.7/km2 (76.9/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33246 /33220
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| Elevation | 32–125 m (105–410 ft) (avg. 82 m or 269 ft) |
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Where is Ligueux Located?
Ligueux is situated in the Libourne area, which is an "arrondissement" (a type of administrative division) within the Gironde department. It's also part of a larger area called "Le Réolais et Les Bastides" for local government purposes. The commune covers an area of about 5.05 square kilometers (that's about 2 square miles).
Elevation and Surroundings
The land in Ligueux isn't perfectly flat. Its lowest point is 32 meters (about 105 feet) above sea level, and its highest point reaches 125 meters (about 410 feet). The average elevation is around 82 meters (about 269 feet). This means it has some gentle hills and valleys.
Who Lives in Ligueux?
As of January 2019, about 150 people live in Ligueux. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The number of people living in a commune is called its "population."
Who is in Charge?
Like all communes in France, Ligueux has a mayor who helps run the local government. The mayor's job is to make decisions for the community and manage local services. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Ligueux was Christian Bertin. The commune also works with other nearby towns in a group called "Pays Foyen" to share resources and services.
See Also
In Spanish: Ligueux (Gironda) para niños
