Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac facts for kids
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Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac
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 Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac
Location in France
Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ardèche |
| Arrondissement | Privas |
| Canton | Chomérac |
| Intercommunality | Barrès-Coiron |
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7.86 km2 (3.03 sq mi) |
| Population
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684 |
| • Density | 87.02/km2 (225.39/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
07298 /07210
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| Elevation | 110–394 m (361–1,293 ft) (avg. 200 m or 660 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-sous-Chomérac is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the Ardèche département in southern France. A département is like a county or a region in France. This commune is part of a larger area called the Barrès-Coiron intercommunality.
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About Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac
Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac is a peaceful place in the Ardèche region. It is known for its quiet atmosphere and natural surroundings. The town is a great example of a typical French village.
Where is Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac?
This commune is found in the southern part of France. It is part of the Ardèche département. The nearest larger city is Privas, which is the main town of the arrondissement (a type of administrative district) that Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac belongs to.
The town is also part of the Chomérac canton. A canton is a smaller area used for elections and local services. Its postal code is 07210, which helps mail get to the right place.
Who Leads the Town?
Like many towns, Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac has a leader. This leader is called the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and its services. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac was Dominique Vignal.
The town is also part of an "intercommunality" called Barrès-Coiron. This means Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac works together with other nearby towns. They share resources and services to benefit everyone in the area.
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count from 1999, about 684 people lived in Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac. This number helps us understand the size of the community. It shows that it is a smaller, close-knit town.
Size and Landscape
The total area of Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac is 7.86 square kilometers. This is about 3 square miles. The town's elevation, or how high it is above sea level, varies. The lowest point is 110 meters (about 360 feet). The highest point reaches 394 meters (about 1,292 feet). The average elevation is around 200 meters (about 656 feet). This difference in elevation means the landscape has hills and valleys.
