Mauves facts for kids
Mauves is a small village and commune located in the Ardèche department in the central part of southern France. It's a charming place with a population of about 1,183 people, according to figures from January 2019.
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
Mauves
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Intercommunality | Hermitage-Tournonais-Herbasse-Pays de Saint Félicien |
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7.05 km2 (2.72 sq mi) |
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1,183 |
| • Density | 167.80/km2 (434.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07152 /07300
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| Elevation | 113–432 m (371–1,417 ft) (avg. 123 m or 404 ft) |
| 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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Where is Mauves?
Mauves is located in the Ardèche department, which is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. The village is situated along the Rhône River, a major river in France. Its coordinates are about 45 degrees North latitude and 4.8 degrees East longitude.
Geography and Landscape
The area of Mauves covers about 7.05 square kilometers (around 2.7 square miles). The elevation of the commune varies quite a bit, from a low point of 113 meters (about 370 feet) to a high point of 432 meters (about 1,417 feet) above sea level. The average elevation is around 123 meters (about 403 feet). This difference in elevation means the landscape around Mauves can be quite varied, with flatter areas near the river and more hilly or mountainous terrain further away.
People and Government
As of January 2019, Mauves is home to 1,183 people. The people who live in a commune are called its residents.
Local Leadership
Like all communes in France, Mauves has a mayor who is in charge of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Mauves was Jean-Louis Cordola. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the daily life of the village, including things like local services, schools, and public spaces.
Working Together
Mauves is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group is named Hermitage-Tournonais-Herbasse-Pays de Saint Félicien. Being part of this group allows Mauves to work with neighboring villages on bigger projects and share resources, which can be helpful for things like waste management or public transport.
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