Roubion facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roubion
Commune
The village of Roubion in Autumn
Coat of arms
Roubion Location in France Show map of France Roubion Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Show map of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country	France
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department	Alpes-Maritimes
Arrondissement	Nice
Canton	Tourrette-Levens
Intercommunality	Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Area 1	27.26 km2 (10.53 sq mi)
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Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	06110 /06420
Elevation	840–2,488 m (2,756–8,163 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Roubion is a small town or village, also known as a commune, located in the south of France. It is found in the beautiful region called Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This area is known for its stunning landscapes and sunny weather.

Where is Roubion Located?

Roubion is part of the Alpes-Maritimes department. This department is famous for its mountains and its coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. Even though it's in a mountainous area, Roubion is still considered to be in the southern part of France.

Understanding Communes and Departments

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. A department is a larger area, similar to a county or a province in other countries. These help organize how France is governed.

Roubion's Elevation and Size

Roubion is located in the mountains. Its lowest point is about 840 meters (2,756 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 2,488 meters (8,163 feet). The total area of the commune is about 27.26 square kilometers (10.53 square miles). This shows it's a place with varied terrain, from valleys to high peaks.

Images for kids

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  The village in the summer.

See also

In Spanish: Roubion para niños