Rieux-Minervois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rieux-Minervois
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The chateau in Rieux-Minervois
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 Rieux-Minervois
Location in France
Rieux-Minervois
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Carcassonne | |
| Canton | Le Haut-Minervois | |
| Intercommunality | Haut Minervois | |
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21.19 km2 (8.18 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11315 /11160
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| Elevation | 55–180 m (180–591 ft) (avg. 115 m or 377 ft) |
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Rieux-Minervois is a small town, also called a commune, located in the south of France. In 2017, about 1,987 people lived there. It is part of the Occitanie region and the Aude department.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government. This government helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.
Where is Rieux-Minervois Located?
Rieux-Minervois is in the Aude department. This department is in the Occitanie region. Occitanie is one of the large administrative areas in southern France. The town is also part of the Carcassonne arrondissement and the Le Haut-Minervois canton. These are smaller divisions within the department.
Rieux-Minervois is about 115 meters (377 feet) above sea level on average. Its lowest point is 55 meters (180 feet) and its highest is 180 meters (591 feet). The total area of the commune is about 21.19 square kilometers (8.18 square miles).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Rieux-Minervois 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 helps make decisions and manage the town's daily life. For example, Pierre Destrem was the mayor from 2008 to 2014.
Images for kids
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The chateau in Rieux-Minervois
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The coat of arms for Rieux-Minervois
