Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil facts for kids
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Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil
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 Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil
Location in France
Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Cheylard |
| Intercommunality | Pays du Cheylard |
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7.35 km2 (2.84 sq mi) |
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222 |
| • Density | 30.20/km2 (78.23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07215 /07160
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| Elevation | 340–800 m (1,120–2,620 ft) (avg. 500 m or 1,600 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the Ardèche département in southern France. It's a quiet place, nestled in the beautiful French countryside.
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About Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil
Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil is a commune, which is like a local government area or a town, in the Ardèche region of France. It's known for its peaceful setting and natural beauty.
Where is Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil?
This commune is found in the southern part of France. It's part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône area and the Cheylard canton. The coordinates show it's located at about 44.8 degrees North and 4.4 degrees East.
The village sits at an elevation of about 500 meters (around 1,640 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 340 meters, and the highest point reaches 800 meters. This means it has varied landscapes, from lower valleys to higher hills.
What's it like to live there?
Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil is a small community. In 1999, its population was 222 people. This makes it a very quiet and close-knit place. The total area of the commune is about 7.35 square kilometers (about 2.84 square miles). This size, combined with its small population, means there's plenty of open space and nature around.
Who leads the town?
Like all communes in France, Saint-Barthélemy-le-Meil has a mayor who helps run the local area. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Henri Petrel. The mayor is responsible for local services and representing the community. The commune is also part of a larger group called "Pays du Cheylard," which helps different towns work together on projects.
