Monthaut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monthaut
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A general view of Monthaut
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 Monthaut
Location in France
Monthaut
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Limoux | |
| Canton | La Piège au Razès | |
| Intercommunality | Coteaux du Razès | |
| Area
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7.01 km2 (2.71 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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38 | |
| • Density | 5.42/km2 (14.04/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11247 /11240
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| Elevation | 279–551 m (915–1,808 ft) (avg. 526 m or 1,726 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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Monthaut is a small commune located in the southern part of France. It is part of the Occitanie region and the Aude department. In 2017, only 38 people lived there, making it a very small community.
About Monthaut
Monthaut is a charming village in the Aude department. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. The village is part of the Limoux arrondissement and the La Piège au Razès canton. These are ways France organizes its local areas.
Geography and Landscape
Monthaut is situated in a hilly area. Its elevation ranges from 279 meters (about 915 feet) to 551 meters (about 1,808 feet) above sea level. The average elevation is 526 meters (about 1,726 feet). The total area of the commune is 7.01 square kilometers (about 2.7 square miles). This makes it a small but scenic place.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Monthaut has a mayor who leads the local government. From 2008 to 2014, Jean Roman served as the mayor. The mayor helps manage the village and its services for the residents. Monthaut is also part of the Coteaux du Razès intercommunality. This means it works with nearby communes on shared projects.
