Mars, Ardèche facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mars
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 Mars
Location in France
Mars
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Saint-Agrève |
| Intercommunality | Haut-Vivarais |
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18.69 km2 (7.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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216 |
| • Density | 11.557/km2 (29.93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07151 /07320
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| Elevation | 759–1,138 m (2,490–3,734 ft) (avg. 1,100 m or 3,600 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Mars is a small commune located in the Ardèche département in southern France. A commune is like a local town or village area, and it's the smallest way that France divides up its land for local government.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each commune has its own local government, led by a mayor. The mayor and a local council help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.
Mars: A Small French Commune
Mars is a very small commune. In 1999, only 216 people lived there. It covers an area of about 18.69 square kilometers (which is about 7.2 square miles). This makes it a quiet, rural place.
Location and Geography
Mars is found in the Ardèche département. A département is a larger area, similar to a county or a province. Ardèche is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including mountains, rivers, and forests.
- The commune of Mars is located in the Massif Central mountain range.
- Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from about 759 meters (2,490 feet) to 1,138 meters (3,734 feet). The average elevation is around 1,100 meters (3,609 feet).
- Being in the mountains means Mars likely has cooler weather and beautiful views.
Local Government
The commune of Mars is part of a larger administrative structure in France.
Mayor and Administration
The local government of Mars is led by its mayor. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Henri Guillot. The mayor is responsible for the day-to-day running of the commune.
- Mars belongs to the arrondissement of Tournon-sur-Rhône. An arrondissement is a group of communes.
- It is also part of the canton of Saint-Agrève. A canton is another way to group communes for elections.
- The commune is also part of an "intercommunality" called Haut-Vivarais. This means Mars works together with nearby communes on shared projects, like waste management or tourism.
Life in Mars
Life in a small commune like Mars is often peaceful and connected to nature. With a small population, people likely know each other well.
- The main activities in Mars might include farming, forestry, or tourism, given its natural surroundings.
- The local church, Église de Saint Romain le Désert, is an important landmark in the commune.
