Saint-Romain-de-Lerps facts for kids
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Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
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 Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
Location in France
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Saint-Péray |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Crussol |
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14.14 km2 (5.46 sq mi) |
| Population
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540 |
| • Density | 38.2/km2 (98.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07293 /07130
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| Elevation | 200–650 m (660–2,130 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is a small village and a commune in the southern part of France. It is located in the Ardèche département, which is like a county or administrative area. This charming place is known for its peaceful countryside and beautiful views.
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About Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is a quiet community where people live and work. A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. It's similar to a town or a local parish. Each commune has its own mayor and local government.
Location and Geography
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is found in the Ardèche department. This area is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The village is nestled between hills, with its lowest point at 200 meters (about 656 feet) above sea level. Its highest point reaches 650 meters (about 2,132 feet). The total area of the commune is 14.14 square kilometers (about 5.46 square miles). This makes it a fairly small but scenic place.
People and Government
In 1999, the population of Saint-Romain-de-Lerps was 540 people. The people who live here are called its residents. The commune is led by a mayor, who is like the head of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Yves Courbis. The commune is part of a larger group of communes called Pays de Crussol. This group works together on projects that benefit all the local communities.
Local Administration
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps belongs to the arrondissement of Tournon-sur-Rhône. An arrondissement is a larger administrative area within a department. It is also part of the canton of Saint-Péray. A canton is another type of administrative division, often used for elections. The INSEE code for Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is 07293, and its postal code is 07130. These codes help identify the commune for official purposes.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Romain-de-Lerps para niños
