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Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux
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Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux is located in France
Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux
Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux
Location in France
Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux
Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Serrières
Intercommunality Rhône-Valloire
Area
1
2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
200
 • Density 85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07234 /07340
Elevation 155–388 m (509–1,273 ft)
(avg. 168 m or 551 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the Ardèche area of southern France. A commune is like a local town or district, and Ardèche is one of the many départements (similar to a county or state) that make up France. This charming place is known for its quiet, rural setting.

Exploring Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux

Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux is a peaceful spot in the Ardèche département. It is part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône arrondissement and the Serrières canton. These are ways that France organizes its different regions and local governments.

Where is Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux Located?

This commune is found in the southern part of France. Its exact location can be pinpointed using coordinates: 45.2477777778 degrees north and 4.78277777778 degrees east. This means it's in a specific spot on the map of the world.

How Big is Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux?

The total area of Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux is about 2.36 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 236 football fields. The land here varies in height, from a low of 155 meters to a high of 388 meters above sea level. The average height is 168 meters.

Who Lives in Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux?

According to a count in 1999, about 200 people lived in Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux. This makes it a very small and close-knit community. The people who live here are often involved in local activities and traditions.

Who is in Charge of the Commune?

Like any town, Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux has a leader. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Georges Roche. The mayor is like the head of the local government. They help make decisions for the people living in the commune. The commune also works with other nearby towns in a group called Rhône-Valloire. This helps them share resources and work together on bigger projects.

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