Saint-Michel-d'Aurance facts for kids
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Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
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 Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
Location in France
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Cheylard |
| Intercommunality | Pays du Cheylard |
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8.14 km2 (3.14 sq mi) |
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(1999)
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222 |
| • Density | 27.27/km2 (70.64/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07276 /07160
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| Elevation | 370–922 m (1,214–3,025 ft) (avg. 602 m or 1,975 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance is a small village in southern France. It is part of the Ardèche department. A "commune" is like a town or village area in France.
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About Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance is located in the Ardèche department. This department is a region in the south of France. It is known for its beautiful natural areas.
Location and Landscape
The village sits in a hilly area. Its average height above sea level is 602 meters (about 1,975 feet). The lowest point is 370 meters (1,214 feet). The highest point reaches 922 meters (3,025 feet). This shows it has varying landscapes. The total area of the commune is 8.14 square kilometers. This is about 3.14 square miles.
Population and Community
In 1999, Saint-Michel-d'Aurance had a population of 222 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. Small villages like this often have a strong sense of local community.
Local Government
Like all French communes, Saint-Michel-d'Aurance has a mayor. The mayor helps run the village. Christophe Volle was the mayor from 2001 to 2008. The commune is also part of a larger group called "Pays du Cheylard." This group helps different villages work together on projects.
