Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay facts for kids
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Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay
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Old church
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 Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay
Location in France
Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Gironde | |
| Arrondissement | Libourne | |
| Canton | Le Libournais-Fronsadais | |
| Intercommunality | Canton de Fronsac | |
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10.94 km2 (4.22 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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1,346 | |
| • Density | 123.03/km2 (318.66/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33259 /33240
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| Elevation | 1–72 m (3.3–236.2 ft) (avg. 32 m or 105 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay is a small town or local area in France, known as a commune. It is located in the region of Aquitaine, which is in the Gironde department. This area is found in the southwest part of France.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is like a small town or a local government area in France. It's the smallest way that France is divided up for local management. Each commune has its own mayor and local council.
Where is Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay Located?
Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay is in the southwest of France. It's part of the Gironde department, which is famous for its beautiful landscapes and vineyards. The commune is also within the Libourne area, which is a larger administrative division.
Who Leads the Commune?
Like all communes in France, Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay has a mayor who is in charge of local matters. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Michel Frouin. The mayor helps manage the town, its services, and represents the people living there.
Facts and Figures
- Population: As of January 2019, about 1,346 people lived in Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay.
- Area: The commune covers an area of about 10.94 square kilometers (which is about 4.22 square miles).
- Elevation: The land here is mostly low, with the lowest point being 1 meter (about 3 feet) above sea level and the highest point reaching 72 meters (about 236 feet). The average elevation is 32 meters (about 105 feet).
- Postal Code: The postal code for Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay is 33240.
What to See in Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay?
One interesting place to see in the commune is the old church, which is also known as "la Vieille Chapelle." It's a historic building that shows the long history of the area.
