Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers
|
||
|---|---|---|
The tower in Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers
|
||
|
||
 Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers
Location in France
Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers
Location in Occitanie
|
||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Carcassonne | |
| Canton | La Piège au Razès | |
| Intercommunality | Hers et Ganguise | |
| Area
1
|
6.47 km2 (2.50 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
|
Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11283 /11410
|
|
| Elevation | 235–351 m (771–1,152 ft) (avg. 322 m or 1,056 ft) |
|
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers is a very small commune located in the south of France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. As of 2017, only about 75 people lived there. This quiet place is found in the Aude department, which is part of the larger region called Occitanie.
About Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers
Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers is known for being a peaceful, rural area. It is part of the French countryside, where life is often slower and more connected to nature. The village is quite old, like many places in France, and has some interesting historical features.
Where is it?
This commune is located in the Aude department, which is in the southern part of France. This area is famous for its beautiful landscapes, including vineyards and hills. It is also not too far from the Pyrenees mountains. The nearest large city is Carcassonne, which is known for its amazing medieval castle.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest area of local government. It is similar to a town, village, or civil parish in other countries. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council that makes decisions for the people living there. Even very small villages like Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers are communes.
Who is in Charge?
The leader of a commune is called the mayor. The mayor is elected by the people who live in the commune. Their job is to manage the local services, like roads and public buildings, and to represent the commune. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers was Hubert Naudinat.
See also
In Spanish: Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers para niños
