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Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun
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 Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun
Location in France
Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Tournon-sur-Rhône |
| Canton | Satillieu |
| Intercommunality | Val d'Ay |
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19.32 km2 (7.46 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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131 |
| • Density | 6.781/km2 (17.56/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07299 /07290
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| Elevation | 539–1,286 m (1,768–4,219 ft) (avg. 675 m or 2,215 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun is a small and quiet village located in southern France. It is part of the Ardèche area, which is a "département" (like a county or region) in the country. In France, a village or town like this is called a "commune."
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Exploring Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun
Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun is found in the Ardèche département. This area is in the southern part of France. The village is known for its peaceful setting and natural beauty.
Where is Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun?
The village is located in the Tournon-sur-Rhône "arrondissement." An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. It is also part of the Satillieu "canton," which is another local area.
The village sits at an average height of 675 meters (about 2,215 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 539 meters (about 1,768 feet), and its highest point reaches 1,286 meters (about 4,219 feet). The total area of the commune is 19.32 square kilometers (about 7.46 square miles).
Life in the Commune
In 1999, Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun had a population of 131 people. This makes it a very small community. People living here enjoy a quiet lifestyle surrounded by nature.
The commune is part of an "intercommunality" called Val d'Ay. This means it works together with nearby communes. They share services and projects to help all the local villages.
Who Leads the Village?
Like all communes in France, Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun has a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Philippe Duclaux. The mayor helps manage the village and its services for the people living there.
