Saint-Genest-Lachamp facts for kids

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Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Ardèche
Arrondissement	Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton	Cheylard
Intercommunality	Pays du Cheylard
Area 1	23.09 km2 (8.92 sq mi)
Population  (1999)	104
• Density	4.504/km2 (11.67/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	07239 /07190
Elevation	560–1,133 m (1,837–3,717 ft) (avg. 1,000 m or 3,300 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Genest-Lachamp is a small village in southern France. It is located in the Ardèche département, which is like a county or region.

Where is Saint-Genest-Lachamp located?

Saint-Genest-Lachamp is found in the Ardèche area of France. This part of France is known for its beautiful natural scenery. The village is nestled in a hilly region.

What are the village's geographical features?

• The village sits at an elevation of about 1,000 meters (around 3,280 feet) above sea level.
• The lowest point in the commune is 560 meters (about 1,837 feet).
• The highest point reaches 1,133 meters (about 3,717 feet).
• The total area of the commune is 23.09 square kilometers (about 8.9 square miles).

Who lives in Saint-Genest-Lachamp?

In 1999, the village had a population of 104 people. This makes it a very small and quiet place to live.

Who is in charge of the village?

• The mayor of Saint-Genest-Lachamp is Christophe Saby.
• He served as mayor from 2001 to 2008.
• The village is part of a group of communes called "Pays du Cheylard" for local cooperation.