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Sanilhac
Sanilhac is located in France
Sanilhac
Sanilhac
Location in France
Sanilhac is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sanilhac
Sanilhac
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Largentière
Canton Largentière
Intercommunality Val de Ligne
Area
1
20.95 km2 (8.09 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
346
 • Density 16.516/km2 (42.77/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07307 /07110
Elevation 185–781 m (607–2,562 ft)
(avg. 450 m or 1,480 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sanilhac is a small and charming village located in the southern part of France. It is part of the Ardèche department, which is known for its beautiful natural landscapes. Sanilhac is officially called a "commune," which is like a local government area or a town in France.

Discovering Sanilhac

Sanilhac is a commune located in the Ardèche department of southern France. A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. It is similar to a town or a local district. The Ardèche department is one of the 101 departments that make up France.

Where is Sanilhac Located?

Sanilhac is found in the southern region of France. Its coordinates are about 44.5 degrees North and 4.2 degrees East. This means it is in a beautiful area with varied landscapes. The village is part of the Largentière arrondissement and canton. These are larger administrative areas that group several communes together.

How Big is Sanilhac?

The commune of Sanilhac covers an area of about 20.95 square kilometers. To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of 2,095 football fields! In 1999, the population of Sanilhac was 346 people. This makes it a very small and quiet place to live.

Sanilhac's Landscape

Sanilhac is located in a hilly region. The elevation of the commune varies quite a bit. The lowest point is 185 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 781 meters. The average elevation for the village itself is around 450 meters. This varied landscape means there are many different views and natural areas to explore.

Local Government in Sanilhac

Like all communes in France, Sanilhac has a mayor who leads the local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Sanilhac was Jean Chabert. The mayor is responsible for managing the daily life of the commune. This includes things like local services and public spaces.

Sanilhac is also part of an "intercommunality" called Val de Ligne. This means that Sanilhac works together with other nearby communes. They share resources and services for things like waste management or tourism. This helps small villages like Sanilhac to be more efficient.

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