Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs facts for kids
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Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs
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 Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs
Location in France
Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Privas |
| Canton | Antraigues-sur-Volane |
| Intercommunality | Pays d'Aubenas-Vals |
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12.89 km2 (4.98 sq mi) |
| Population
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187 |
| • Density | 14.51/km2 (37.57/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07251 /07530
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| Elevation | 547–1,294 m (1,795–4,245 ft) (avg. 625 m or 2,051 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs is a small town, also known as a commune, located in southern France. It is part of the Ardèche département, which is like a county or administrative area in France. This charming village is nestled in a beautiful, natural area.
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Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs
Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs is a quiet and peaceful place. It is known for its natural beauty and traditional French village feel. The commune is a great example of rural life in the Ardèche region.
Where is Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs?
This commune is found in the Ardèche département. This area is in the south of France. It is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The nearest large town is Privas.
The village is located in a hilly area. Its elevation, or height above sea level, changes quite a bit. The lowest point is 547 meters (about 1,795 feet). The highest point reaches 1,294 meters (about 4,245 feet). This means it has varied landscapes, from valleys to higher slopes.
Life in the Commune
Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs is a very small community. In 2008, only 187 people lived there. This makes it one of the less populated communes in France. Its small size means everyone likely knows each other.
The total area of the commune is about 12.89 square kilometers. This is roughly 4.98 square miles. Despite its small population, it covers a fair amount of land. Much of this land is likely natural, like forests or hills.
Who Manages the Town?
Like all communes in France, Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs has a local government. This government helps run the town and make decisions for its people. The main leader of the commune is called the mayor.
What is a Mayor?
A mayor is an elected official. They are in charge of the local government. They help manage public services and local projects. For Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs, Robert Roux was the mayor from 2008 to 2014. Mayors play a very important role in French communes. They work to improve life for everyone in their town.
The commune is also part of a larger group of towns. This group is called "Pays d'Aubenas-Vals". This helps smaller towns work together on bigger projects.
