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A general view of Montgaillard
A general view of Montgaillard
Coat of arms of Montgaillard
Coat of arms
Montgaillard is located in France
Montgaillard
Montgaillard
Location in France
Montgaillard is located in Occitanie
Montgaillard
Montgaillard
Location in Occitanie
Country France
Region Occitanie
Department Aude
Arrondissement Narbonne
Canton Les Corbières
Intercommunality Hautes Corbières
Area
1
16.72 km2 (6.46 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
38
 • Density 2.273/km2 (5.89/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
11245 /11330
Elevation 240–920 m (790–3,020 ft)
(avg. 420 m or 1,380 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Montgaillard is a small commune in the south of France. A commune is like a local town or village area. In 2017, about 42 people lived there.

Montgaillard is part of the Occitanie region. It is located in the Aude department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes.

About Montgaillard

Montgaillard is a very small village in the Aude department of France. It is located in the southern part of the country. The village is known for its quiet and peaceful setting.

Location and Geography

Montgaillard is situated in a hilly area. Its elevation ranges from 240 meters to 920 meters above sea level. The average elevation is around 420 meters. This means it has some nice views of the surrounding countryside.

The commune covers an area of 16.72 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small area in terms of land size. It is part of the Les Corbières canton and the Narbonne arrondissement.

Population and Community

Montgaillard has a very small population. In January 2019, only 38 people lived there. This makes it one of the less populated communes in France.

The mayor of Montgaillard is Alain Gachet. He served from 2008 to 2014. The local government works to manage the village. It is part of the Hautes Corbières intercommunality. This means it works with nearby communes on shared services.

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