Mende, Lozère facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mende
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Prefecture and commune
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Aerial view of Mende, with the cathedral.
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Country | France | |
Region | Occitanie | |
Department | Lozère | |
Arrondissement | Mende | |
Canton | Mende-1 Mende-2 |
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Intercommunality | Communauté de communes Cœur de Lozère | |
Area
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36.56 km2 (14.12 sq mi) | |
Population
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11,542 | |
• Density | 315.70/km2 (817.66/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Mendois | |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
INSEE/Postal code |
48095 /48000
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Elevation | 691–1,236 m (2,267–4,055 ft) (avg. 964 m or 3,163 ft) |
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Website | www.mende.fr | |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Mende is an important town in France. It is a commune, which is like a local district, and also the main city, or prefecture, of the Lozère area. Mende is part of the Occitanie region in southern France. It is also the main town of the Mende arrondissement, which is a smaller administrative area.
People who live in Mende are called Mendois (for boys and men) or Mendoises (for girls and women) in French.
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Exploring Mende's Location
Mende is found in the southern part of the Massif Central, which is a large mountain range. It's just north of the Cévennes mountains. The town is also close to Mont Lozère, which is the highest point in the Lozère area.
The Lot River flows right through Mende. Most of the town is built on the left side of this river.
Size and Height of Mende
The town of Mende covers an area of about 36.56 square kilometers (about 14.12 square miles). Its average height above sea level is 964 meters (about 3,163 feet). At the town hall, the height is around 740 meters (about 2,428 feet).
Neighboring Towns
Mende is surrounded by several other communes. These include Chastel-Nouvel to the north, Badaroux to the east, and Lanuéjols to the southeast. To the south, you'll find Brenoux and Saint-Bauzile. To the southwest is Balsièges, and to the west are Barjac and Servières.
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Balsièges | Brenoux Saint-Bauzile |
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Mende's Climate
Mende has an Oceanic climate with mild summers. This type of climate is known as Cfb in the Köppen climate classification system.
Mende's Population Over Time
In 2014, the city of Mende had 11,542 people living there. This means there were about 315 people for every square kilometer.
How Mende's Population Has Changed

How Mende is Governed
Mende has been the main city (prefecture) of the Lozère department since 1790. It is also the capital of the Mende arrondissement. The town is divided into two smaller areas called cantons:
- Mende-1: This part of Mende had 5,513 people in 2014.
- Mende-2: This part of Mende had 6,029 people in 2014.
Mende is also part of a group of communes called Cœur de Lozère (which means "Heart of Lozère"). This group works together on different projects.
Mende's Sister Cities
Mende has special friendships with other cities around the world. These are called "twinned" or "partner" towns:
Wunsiedel, Germany, since 1980.
Volterra, Italy, since 1993.
Vila Real, Portugal, since 2003.
Gallery of Mende
Related Pages
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See also
In Spanish: Mende (Lozère) para niños