Saint-Savournin facts for kids
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Saint-Savournin
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 Saint-Savournin
Location in France
Saint-Savournin
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Bouches-du-Rhône | |
| Arrondissement | Marseille | |
| Canton | Roquevaire | |
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5.89 km2 (2.27 sq mi) | |
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3,095 | |
| • Density | 525.5/km2 (1,361.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
13101 /13119
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| Dialling codes | 0491 | |
| Elevation | 307–778 m (1,007–2,552 ft) (avg. 450 m or 1,480 ft) |
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Saint-Savournin is a small town, also called a commune, located in the south of France. In 2002, about 2,577 people lived there. It is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
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About Saint-Savournin
Saint-Savournin is a charming commune in the southern part of France. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The town is nestled in a region called Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This area is famous for its sunny weather and lovely landscapes.
Where is Saint-Savournin?
This commune is found in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area in France. The Bouches-du-Rhône department is in the southeast of France, close to the Mediterranean Sea. Saint-Savournin is part of the Marseille arrondissement. An arrondissement is a smaller administrative area within a department.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It is like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government and a mayor. The mayor helps run the town and makes decisions for the people living there. For Saint-Savournin, the mayor from 2008 to 2014 was André Lenel.
Geography and Nature
Saint-Savournin covers an area of about 5.89 square kilometers. The town is located at an elevation of around 450 meters above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 307 meters, and the highest point is 778 meters. This means it has some hills and varying terrain.
The area around Saint-Savournin is often part of the beautiful French countryside. It might have olive groves, vineyards, or forests. These natural features make the region a nice place to live and visit.
See also
- In Spanish: Saint-Savournin para niños
