Mas-des-Cours facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mas-des-Cours
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The bridge over the Lauquette river in Mas-des-Cours
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 Mas-des-Cours
Location in France
Mas-des-Cours
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Carcassonne | |
| Canton | Carcassonne-2 | |
| Intercommunality | Carcassonnais | |
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7.55 km2 (2.92 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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25 | |
| • Density | 3.31/km2 (8.58/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11223 /11570
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| Elevation | 251–493 m (823–1,617 ft) (avg. 340 m or 1,120 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. | ||
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Mas-des-Cours is a very small place in the south of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a small town or village. In 2017, only 25 people lived there.
Mas-des-Cours is located in the Occitanie region. This region is in the southern part of France. It is also part of the Aude department.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. It is similar to a township or a small municipality in other countries. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage local services for the people living there.
Mas-des-Cours is a good example of a very small French commune. Many communes in France are much larger.
Where is Mas-des-Cours?
Mas-des-Cours is found in the Aude department. This department is in the Occitanie region of southern France. The closest big city is Carcassonne.
The village is located near the Lauquette river. You can see a bridge over this river in the picture. The area around Mas-des-Cours is mostly countryside.
