Puget facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puget
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 Puget
Location in France
Puget
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Apt | |
| Canton | Cadenet | |
| Intercommunality | Portes du Luberon | |
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17.9 km2 (6.9 sq mi) | |
| Population
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589 | |
| • Density | 32.91/km2 (85.22/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
84093 /84360
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| Elevation | 123–703 m (404–2,306 ft) (avg. 150 m or 490 ft) |
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Puget is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the south of France. It is part of the Vaucluse department, which is in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. In 1999, about 589 people lived in Puget.
Discover Puget: A French Commune
A commune is like a local government area in France. It's the smallest way that France is divided up for administration. Puget is one of these communes. It is a quiet place, known for its beautiful natural surroundings in the Vaucluse area.
Where is Puget Located?
Puget is found in the southern part of France. It's in the Vaucluse department, which is famous for its lovely landscapes, including mountains and valleys. The town sits at an average height of about 150 meters (around 492 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 123 meters, and the highest point reaches 703 meters. The total area of Puget is about 17.9 square kilometers (around 6.9 square miles).
Who Leads Puget?
Like all communes in France, Puget has a mayor who is in charge of the town's daily life. The mayor helps manage local services and represents the people of Puget. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Puget was Pierre Gregoire. Communes often work together in groups called "intercommunality" to share resources and manage bigger projects. Puget is part of a group called "Portes du Luberon."
