Peypin-d'Aigues facts for kids
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Peypin-d'Aigues
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The fountain in Peypin-d'Aigues
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 Peypin-d'Aigues
Location in France
Peypin-d'Aigues
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Apt | |
| Canton | Pertuis | |
| Intercommunality | Luberon-Durance | |
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17.36 km2 (6.70 sq mi) | |
| Population
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586 | |
| • Density | 33.76/km2 (87.43/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
84090 /84240
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| Elevation | 349–1,040 m (1,145–3,412 ft) (avg. 380 m or 1,250 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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Peypin-d'Aigues is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the south of France. It is home to about 586 people, based on numbers from 2006. This charming place is found in the Vaucluse department, which is part of the larger Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
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Where is Peypin-d'Aigues?
Peypin-d'Aigues is situated in the southeastern part of France. It is part of the Apt arrondissement and the Pertuis canton. These are ways that France divides its areas for local government.
Geography and Nature
The village is nestled in a beautiful natural setting. Its average height above sea level is about 380 meters (1,247 feet). The lowest point in the commune is 349 meters (1,145 feet), while the highest point reaches 1,040 meters (3,412 feet). This means the area has hills and valleys.
The total land area of Peypin-d'Aigues is 17.36 square kilometers (6.70 square miles). This size makes it a relatively small commune. The landscape often features the natural beauty of the Luberon region.
People and Government
As of 2006, 586 people lived in Peypin-d'Aigues. The people who live in a commune are called its residents.
Local Leadership
The leader of the commune is called the mayor. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Peypin-d'Aigues was Gérard Fritz. The mayor helps to manage the daily life and services for the people living in the village.
Peypin-d'Aigues is also part of a group of communes called Luberon-Durance. This group works together on common projects and services for the area.
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The fountain in Peypin-d'Aigues
