Porte-de-Benauge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Porte-de-Benauge
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The town hall in Arbis
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 Porte-de-Benauge
Location in France
Porte-de-Benauge
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Langon |
| Canton | L'Entre-Deux-Mers |
| Intercommunality | Rurales de l'Entre-Deux-Mers |
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16.74 km2 (6.46 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33008 /33760
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| Elevation | 23–107 m (75–351 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Porte-de-Benauge is a special kind of local area in France called a commune. Think of it like a town or a small district. It's located in the southwest part of France.
This commune is part of the region known as Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It also belongs to the Gironde department.
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Discovering Porte-de-Benauge
Porte-de-Benauge is a relatively new place on the map. It was officially created on January 1, 2019. This means it's one of France's newer communes.
How Porte-de-Benauge Was Formed
Before 2019, Porte-de-Benauge didn't exist as a single commune. It was formed by joining two older, smaller communes together. These were the communes of Arbis and Cantois. Arbis is considered the main center, or "seat," of the new commune.
Where is Porte-de-Benauge?
This commune is found in the southwest of France. It's part of the large Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Within that region, it's located in the Gironde department. This area is known for its beautiful countryside.
Who Leads Porte-de-Benauge?
Like many towns, Porte-de-Benauge has a leader. This leader is called the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people. As of 2019-2020, the mayor was Eric Guérin.
Quick Facts About the Town
Porte-de-Benauge covers an area of about 16.74 square kilometers. This is roughly 6.46 square miles. The land here has different heights, from 23 meters (about 75 feet) to 107 meters (about 351 feet) above sea level. The number of people living in Porte-de-Benauge is tracked by official records.
