Saint-Julien-Labrousse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Julien-Labrousse
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Part of Belsentes
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Town hall
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 Saint-Julien-Labrousse
Location in France
Saint-Julien-Labrousse
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Haut-Eyrieux |
| Commune | Belsentes |
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16.47 km2 (6.36 sq mi) |
| Population
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334 |
| • Density | 20.28/km2 (52.52/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
07160
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| Elevation | 315–899 m (1,033–2,949 ft) (avg. 763 m or 2,503 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Julien-Labrousse was once a small area in southern France. It was known as a "commune," which is like a local town or district. This area was part of the Ardèche department.
In 2019, Saint-Julien-Labrousse joined with another commune to form a new, larger commune called Belsentes. This means Saint-Julien-Labrousse is no longer a separate commune on its own.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a town, village, or a small district. Each commune has its own local government, often with a mayor and a town hall. They manage local services for the people living there.
Communes can be very small, like Saint-Julien-Labrousse was, or they can be very large cities. Sometimes, smaller communes decide to merge. They do this to work together better and share resources. This is what happened with Saint-Julien-Labrousse.
Where Was Saint-Julien-Labrousse Located?
Saint-Julien-Labrousse was situated in the Ardèche department. This department is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southern France. It's known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including mountains and rivers.
The area where Saint-Julien-Labrousse was located has varying elevations. This means some parts were higher up, like on hills, and other parts were lower. The highest point was about 899 meters (2,949 feet) above sea level. The lowest point was around 315 meters (1,033 feet).
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Saint-Julien-Labrousse changed over the years. This is called its population. Like many small areas, its population went up and down.
Here's a look at how many people lived there at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 459 | — |
| 1968 | 515 | +12.2% |
| 1975 | 425 | −17.5% |
| 1982 | 355 | −16.5% |
| 1990 | 336 | −5.4% |
| 1999 | 318 | −5.4% |
| 2008 | 336 | +5.7% |
As you can see, the population was highest in 1968 with 515 people. After that, it generally decreased. By 1999, there were 318 people. It then slightly increased to 336 people by 2008. The last recorded population before the merger was 334 people in 2021. This shows how communities can change in size over decades.
