Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux facts for kids
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Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux
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A view of Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux
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 Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux
Location in France
Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Carpentras | |
| Canton | Malaucène | |
| Intercommunality | Vallée du Toulourenc | |
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19.29 km2 (7.45 sq mi) | |
| Population
(1999)
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24 | |
| • Density | 1.244/km2 (3.22/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
84110 /84390
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| Elevation | 355–1,901 m (1,165–6,237 ft) (avg. 386 m or 1,266 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux is a very small village, also called a commune, located in the south of France. It's found in the beautiful Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, within an area known as the Vaucluse department. This quiet place is nestled near the famous Mont Ventoux, a large mountain.
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About Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux
Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux is a tiny French village. It is known for its very small population. In 1999, only 24 people lived there. This makes it one of the least populated communes in France.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local town or village area. It's the smallest way the country is divided for local government. Each commune has its own mayor and council. They help run things for the people living there. Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux is one of these communes.
Where is Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux?
This commune is in the Vaucluse department. This department is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This region is in the southeastern part of France. It is known for its sunny weather and beautiful landscapes.
Near Mont Ventoux
Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux is special because of where it is located. It's right at the foot of Mont Ventoux. This mountain is sometimes called the "Giant of Provence." It is a famous peak, especially for cyclists. The village's elevation ranges from 355 meters to 1901 meters. This shows how close it is to the high parts of the mountain.
