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Saint-Désirat
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Saint-Désirat is located in France
Saint-Désirat
Saint-Désirat
Location in France
Saint-Désirat is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Désirat
Saint-Désirat
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Serrières
Intercommunality Vivarhône
Area
1
7.31 km2 (2.82 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
707
 • Density 96.72/km2 (250.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07228 /07340
Elevation 136–382 m (446–1,253 ft)
(avg. 136 m or 446 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Désirat is a small and charming commune located in the Ardèche department of France. It is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own government. Saint-Désirat is known for its beautiful views and quiet countryside.

Exploring Saint-Désirat

Saint-Désirat is a lovely place in southeastern France. It is home to about 700 people, based on a count from 1999. The village covers an area of 7.31 square kilometers. This makes it a small but friendly community.

Where is Saint-Désirat?

Saint-Désirat is found in the Ardèche department. This department is known for its stunning natural beauty. It has mountains, rivers, and green valleys. The commune is part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône area. It is also in the Serrières canton. A canton is a smaller administrative area within a department.

How High is Saint-Désirat?

The land in Saint-Désirat has different heights. The lowest point is 136 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 382 meters. This means the area has some hills and slopes. These changes in height create interesting landscapes.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Saint-Désirat has its own local government. This government helps manage the town. It makes decisions for the people living there.

Who is the Mayor?

The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, Michel Solaï was the mayor of Saint-Désirat. The mayor helps with daily life in the commune. They work on things like local services and community projects.

What is Intercommunality?

Saint-Désirat is part of a group called Vivarhône. This is an "intercommunality" group. It means several communes work together. They share resources and services. This helps them manage things like waste collection or public transport more easily.

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