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Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance is located in France
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
Location in France
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
Saint-Michel-d'Aurance
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Cheylard
Intercommunality Pays du Cheylard
Area
1
8.14 km2 (3.14 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
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
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.

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.

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