Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne facts for kids
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Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne
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 Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne
Location in France
Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Largentière |
| Canton | Montpezat-sous-Bauzon |
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21.78 km2 (8.41 sq mi) |
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285 |
| • Density | 13.085/km2 (33.89/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07224 /07510
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| Elevation | 919–1,464 m (3,015–4,803 ft) (avg. 1,044 m or 3,425 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne is a small town, also called a commune. It is located in the Ardèche area, known as a département, in southern France. It's a quiet place nestled in the mountains.
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Discover Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne
Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne is a charming commune in the Ardèche département. A département is like a county or region in France. This area is known for its beautiful natural landscapes.
Where is Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne?
This commune is found in the southern part of France. It is part of the Ardèche département. The area is very mountainous, as its name "en-Montagne" suggests. This means "in the mountains" in French.
The town sits at an elevation of about 1,044 meters (3,425 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 919 meters (3,015 feet). The highest point reaches 1,464 meters (4,803 feet). This makes it a great place for enjoying nature and mountain views.
People and Government
In 1999, Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne had a population of 285 people. This makes it a small community. The people who live here are called its residents.
Like all communes in France, Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, Eric Lespinasse was the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and its services.
What's it like in the commune?
The total area of Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne is 21.78 square kilometers (8.41 square miles). This area includes the town itself and the surrounding countryside. Because it's in the mountains, you can expect to see lots of hills and forests.
The postal code for Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne is 07510. This code helps mail get to the right place. The INSEE code, 07224, is a special number used for statistics in France.
