Saint-Sernin, Aude facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Sernin
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The church in Saint-Sernin
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 Saint-Sernin
Location in France
Saint-Sernin
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Carcassonne | |
| Canton | La Piège au Razès | |
| Intercommunality | Garnaguès et de la Piège | |
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6.53 km2 (2.52 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11365 /11420
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| Elevation | 271–352 m (889–1,155 ft) (avg. 340 m or 1,120 ft) |
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Saint-Sernin is a very small place in the south of France. It's called a commune, which is like a small town or village. In 2017, only 38 people lived there! It is located in the Occitanie region, within the Aude department.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a city, town, or village, but it's also a specific administrative area. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that help run things for the people who live there.
The Mayor of Saint-Sernin
The mayor of Saint-Sernin is a person chosen by the people to lead the commune. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Guy Tournier. The mayor's job is to make decisions and manage services for the community, like local roads or public spaces.
Where is Saint-Sernin Located?
Saint-Sernin is in the Aude department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area within a region. The Aude department is known for its beautiful landscapes and history. Saint-Sernin is also part of the Carcassonne arrondissement and the La Piège au Razès canton, which are other ways France divides its land for administration.
Geography and Nature
Saint-Sernin is located in a lovely area with varying heights. The land goes from about 271 meters (889 feet) above sea level to 352 meters (1,155 feet). The average height is 340 meters (1,115 feet). The commune covers a small area of about 6.53 square kilometers (2.52 square miles).
See also
- In Spanish: Saint-Sernin (Aude) for kids
