Saint-Jean-de-Barrou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Jean-de-Barrou
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The church in Saint-Jean-de-Barrou
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 Saint-Jean-de-Barrou
Location in France
Saint-Jean-de-Barrou
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Narbonne | |
| Canton | Les Corbières | |
| Intercommunality | Contrée de Durban-Corbières | |
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7.61 km2 (2.94 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11345 /11360
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| Elevation | 109–347 m (358–1,138 ft) (avg. 125 m or 410 ft) |
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Saint-Jean-de-Barrou is a small village in the south of France. It is home to about 254 people (as of 2017). This charming commune is located in the Aude department, which is part of the Occitanie region.
Discovering Saint-Jean-de-Barrou
Saint-Jean-de-Barrou is a type of local area in France called a commune. Think of it like a town or a small district. It is located in the Aude department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area. The Aude department is part of the Occitanie region. A region is a very large area, similar to a state or province.
Where is Saint-Jean-de-Barrou Located?
This commune is found in the southern part of France. It is situated in a beautiful area known for its natural landscapes. The village sits at an elevation of about 125 meters (about 410 feet) above sea level. The land around it varies, with some parts as low as 109 meters and others as high as 347 meters. The total area of Saint-Jean-de-Barrou is about 7.61 square kilometers (about 2.94 square miles).
People and Government
As of 2017, about 254 people lived in Saint-Jean-de-Barrou. The people who live in a commune are called its residents. The local government of Saint-Jean-de-Barrou is led by a mayor. The mayor is like the head of the town. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean-Marie Puig. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune and represents its people.
The commune is part of a larger administrative area called the Narbonne arrondissement. An arrondissement is a division within a department. It also belongs to the Les Corbières canton, which is another type of administrative division.
