Saint-Paul-le-Jeune facts for kids
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Saint-Paul-le-Jeune
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 Saint-Paul-le-Jeune
Location in France
Saint-Paul-le-Jeune
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Largentière |
| Canton | Vans |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Jalès |
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14.38 km2 (5.55 sq mi) |
| Population
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771 |
| • Density | 53.62/km2 (138.87/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07280 /07460
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| Elevation | 196–451 m (643–1,480 ft) (avg. 255 m or 837 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Paul-le-Jeune is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Ardèche area of southern France. It is part of a larger region known as a département.
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Where is Saint-Paul-le-Jeune?
Saint-Paul-le-Jeune is found in the southern part of France. Its exact location can be described using coordinates, which are like an address on a map. These coordinates are 44.34 degrees north and 4.15 degrees east.
Geographic Details
The town sits at an average height of 255 meters (about 836 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 196 meters (643 feet), and the highest point reaches 451 meters (1,480 feet).
Size of the Commune
The total area of Saint-Paul-le-Jeune is about 14.38 square kilometers (about 5.55 square miles). This makes it a relatively small commune in terms of land size.
Who Lives in Saint-Paul-le-Jeune?
According to a count from 1999, the population of Saint-Paul-le-Jeune was 771 people. This number helps us understand how many residents call this commune home.
How is Saint-Paul-le-Jeune Governed?
Like many towns, Saint-Paul-le-Jeune has a local government. A mayor leads the commune and helps make decisions for the community.
The Mayor's Role
From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Saint-Paul-le-Jeune was Raymonde Gauthier. The mayor is responsible for managing the town's services and representing its people.
Local Connections
Saint-Paul-le-Jeune is also part of a group of communes called "Pays de Jalès." This group works together on different projects and services that benefit all the towns involved.
