Pondaurat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Pondaurat
Location in France
Pondaurat
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Gironde | |
| Arrondissement | Langon | |
| Canton | Le Réolais et Les Bastides | |
| Intercommunality | Pays d'Auros | |
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8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi) | |
| Population
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372 | |
| • Density | 42.56/km2 (110.24/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33331 /33190
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| Elevation | 11–67 m (36–220 ft) | |
| 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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Pondaurat is a small town, or "commune," located in the southwest of France. It's part of the Gironde department, which is in the larger region called Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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What is Pondaurat?
Pondaurat is a "commune," which is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a village with its own local council and mayor. It's a place where people live, work, and go to school.
Where is Pondaurat Located?
Pondaurat is found in the southwestern part of France. It's in the Gironde department, which is famous for its beautiful countryside and vineyards. The region it belongs to is Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This area is known for its mild climate and green landscapes.
Life in Pondaurat
Pondaurat is a small commune with about 372 people living there. It covers an area of about 8.74 square kilometers (which is roughly 3.37 square miles). The land here is mostly flat, with elevations ranging from 11 meters (about 36 feet) to 67 meters (about 220 feet) above sea level.
The Mayor's Role
Like all communes in France, Pondaurat has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people who live in the commune. The mayor's job is to manage the town's daily life. This includes things like local services, roads, and public buildings. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Pondaurat was Francis Zaghet.
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See also
In Spanish: Pondaurat para niños
