Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye facts for kids
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Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye
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 Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye
Location in France
Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Blaye |
| Canton | Le Nord-Gironde |
| Intercommunality | Canton of Saint-Savin |
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28.06 km2 (10.83 sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33382 /33920
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| Elevation | 9–78 m (30–256 ft) (avg. 41 m or 135 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Gironde department, which is in the region called Aquitaine.
A commune is like a local government area in France. It's similar to a city or a town, and it has its own mayor and local council.
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Where is Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye?
Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye is found in the Gironde department. This department is in the Aquitaine region. Aquitaine is a large area in the southwestern part of France.
The town is located not far from the city of Bordeaux. Bordeaux is famous for its wine and beautiful architecture.
Geography and Landscape
The area around Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye has a varied landscape. The elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 9 meters (about 30 feet) to 78 meters (about 256 feet). The average elevation is around 41 meters (about 135 feet).
The commune covers an area of about 28.06 square kilometers. This is roughly 10.8 square miles.
Who Governs Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye?
Like all communes in France, Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are responsible for managing the town's services and representing its people.
The mayor of Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye is Bernard Peraldi. He served a term from 2008 to 2014.
Working with Other Towns
Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye is part of an "intercommunality" group. This group is called the Canton of Saint-Savin. Intercommunality means that several communes work together on common projects. They might share services like waste management or public transport. This helps them to be more efficient and provide better services for their residents.
Population of the Commune
The population of Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye changes over time. The most recent population count is available from official sources. This number tells us how many people live in the commune.
Knowing the population helps local leaders plan for things like schools and public services.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye para niños
