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Montmaur
A general view of Montmaur
A general view of Montmaur
Coat of arms of Montmaur
Coat of arms
Montmaur is located in France
Montmaur
Montmaur
Location in France
Montmaur is located in Occitanie
Montmaur
Montmaur
Location in Occitanie
Country France
Region Occitanie
Department Aude
Arrondissement Carcassonne
Canton Le Bassin chaurien
Intercommunality Nord-Ouest Audois
Area
1
12.61 km2 (4.87 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
304
 • Density 24.11/km2 (62.44/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
11252 /11320
Elevation 188–306 m (617–1,004 ft)
(avg. 210 m or 690 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Montmaur is a small commune in the south of France. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government. In 2019, about 304 people lived there. Montmaur is located in the Aude department, which is part of the region called Occitanie.

About Montmaur

Montmaur is a quiet place known for its beautiful countryside. It is a typical small French village. Life here is often peaceful, surrounded by nature.

Where is Montmaur?

Montmaur is found in the southwestern part of France. It is in the Aude department. This area is known for its rolling hills and traditional French villages. The nearest big city is Carcassonne.

Map commune FR insee code 11252
Montmaur and its surrounding communes

How Many People Live Here?

As of January 2019, Montmaur had a population of 304 people. This makes it a very small community. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.

Who Leads Montmaur?

Like all communes in France, Montmaur has a mayor and a local council. The mayor is the head of the local government. They help manage the daily life of the village. For example, they look after local services and represent the community. Christian Jeanmougin was the mayor of Montmaur from 2008 to 2014.

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