Maubec, Vaucluse facts for kids
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Maubec
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The town hall of Maubec
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 Maubec
Location in France
Maubec
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Apt | |
| Canton | Cavaillon | |
| Intercommunality | Coustellet | |
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9.13 km2 (3.53 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,581 | |
| • Density | 173.17/km2 (448.5/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
84071 /84660
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| Elevation | 97–663 m (318–2,175 ft) (avg. 105 m or 344 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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Maubec is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the south of France. It is part of the Vaucluse department, which is in the larger Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. In 1999, about 1,581 people lived in Maubec.
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What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city. It's the smallest way that France divides its land for local management. Each commune has its own mayor and a town hall.
Maubec's Location
Maubec is found in the beautiful Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This area is famous for its sunny weather, lavender fields, and charming villages. The town is specifically in the Vaucluse department.
The Vaucluse Department
A department in France is like a county or a state in other countries. The Vaucluse department is known for its natural beauty, including mountains and valleys. Maubec is situated in a part of Vaucluse that is close to the Luberon mountains.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Maubec has a local government that helps run the town.
The Mayor of Maubec
The mayor is the main leader of the commune. They are elected by the people who live there. The mayor helps make decisions about things like local services, schools, and roads. From 2001 to 2014, René Valentino was the mayor of Maubec.
The Town Hall
The town hall is the main building where the mayor and other local officials work. It's where important meetings happen and where people can go for official services. The image in the infobox shows the town hall of Maubec.
Geography and Nature
Maubec is located at an elevation of about 105 meters (344 feet) above sea level. The land around Maubec varies quite a bit, from a low point of 97 meters (318 feet) to a high point of 663 meters (2,175 feet). This means there are both flatter areas and higher hills or mountains nearby. The commune covers an area of 9.13 square kilometers (3.53 square miles).
See also
In Spanish: Maubec (Vaucluse) para niños
