Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône facts for kids
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Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
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 Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Location in France
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Bouches-du-Rhône | |
| Arrondissement | Arles | |
| Canton | Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône | |
| Intercommunality | Ouest Provence | |
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73.38 km2 (28.33 sq mi) | |
| Population
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8,121 | |
| • Density | 110.670/km2 (286.64/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
13078 /13230
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| Elevation | 0–3 m (0.0–9.8 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a small town, also called a commune, located in the south of France. About 8,524 people lived there in 2007. It is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and the Bouches-du-Rhône department. This town is special because it sits right where the Rhône River meets the Mediterranean Sea.
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Where is Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is found in the southern part of France. It is in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. This area is known for its beautiful coastline and the large Rhône River. The town's location at the river mouth makes it an important port.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is like a local government area. It is the smallest division of land for administrative purposes. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local services and public spaces. Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is one of many communes in France.
How is the Town Governed?
Like all communes in France, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people living in the town. For example, Philippe Caizergues was the mayor from 2001 to 2008. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the town.
Quick Facts About the Town
- Population: Around 8,524 people (as of 2007).
- Area: The town covers about 73.38 square kilometers (28.33 square miles).
- Elevation: It is very close to sea level, ranging from 0 to 3 meters high.
- Location: It is in the Arles arrondissement and has its own canton.
- Postal Code: 13230.
