Saint-Frichoux facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Frichoux
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The town hall in Saint-Frichoux
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 Saint-Frichoux
Location in France
Saint-Frichoux
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France |
| Region | Occitanie |
| Department | Aude |
| Arrondissement | Carcassonne |
| Canton | Le Haut-Minervois |
| Intercommunality | Haut Minervois |
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6.33 km2 (2.44 sq mi) |
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(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11342 /11800
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| Elevation | 51–100 m (167–328 ft) (avg. 125 m or 410 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Frichoux is a small village in the south of France. It is home to about 255 people (as of 2017). This village is part of a special type of local area called a commune.
Saint-Frichoux is located in the Occitanie region. This region is in the southern part of France. The village is also part of the Aude department.
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About Saint-Frichoux
A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. Saint-Frichoux is one of many communes in France. It has a mayor and a town council. They help manage the daily life of the village.
Where is Saint-Frichoux?
Saint-Frichoux is found in the Aude department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. It is close to the city of Carcassonne. The village sits in a part of France called Languedoc-Roussillon.
Who Runs the Town?
The people of Saint-Frichoux elect a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the village. They work with a team of local officials. Their job is to make decisions for the community. For example, they might help with local services or events.
Roger Cominelli was the mayor of Saint-Frichoux for a time. He served from 2008 to 2014. Mayors in France usually serve for a specific period, called a term.
What is a Department?
A department is like a county or a large administrative area in France. The Aude department is one of 101 departments in the country. Each department has its own capital city and local government.
What is a Region?
A region is an even larger area than a department. It brings together several departments. Occitanie is one of the 13 regions in mainland France. Regions help organize things like transportation and economic development.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Frichoux para niños
