Saumane-de-Vaucluse facts for kids
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Saumane-de-Vaucluse
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 Saumane-de-Vaucluse
Location in France
Saumane-de-Vaucluse
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Vaucluse | |
| Arrondissement | Avignon | |
| Canton | L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Pays des Sorgues et des Monts de Vaucluse | |
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20.81 km2 (8.03 sq mi) | |
| Population
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684 | |
| • Density | 32.87/km2 (85.13/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
84124 /84800
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| Elevation | 60–671 m (197–2,201 ft) (avg. 140 m or 460 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a small town, also called a commune, located in the south of France. It is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and can be found in the Vaucluse department.
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About Saumane-de-Vaucluse
Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a charming place in the south of France. It's known for its beautiful scenery and quiet atmosphere. The village is built on a hillside, offering great views of the surrounding area.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city. It's the smallest unit of local government. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Saumane-de-Vaucluse is one of these communes.
Where is Saumane-de-Vaucluse Located?
Saumane-de-Vaucluse is in the Vaucluse department, which is part of the larger Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This area is in the southern part of France. It's known for its sunny weather, lavender fields, and historic towns. The commune is also close to the city of Avignon.
Life in Saumane-de-Vaucluse
According to information from 1999, about 684 people lived in Saumane-de-Vaucluse. The commune covers an area of about 20.81 square kilometers (which is about 8 square miles). The land here varies a lot in height, from 60 meters (about 197 feet) to 671 meters (about 2,201 feet) above sea level. This means there are hills and lower areas, making the landscape interesting.
The mayor of Saumane-de-Vaucluse is M. Christian Challet. The mayor is the head of the local government and helps make decisions for the community. The commune is also part of a larger group of communes called the Communauté de communes du Pays des Sorgues et des Monts de Vaucluse. This group works together on bigger projects that benefit several towns.
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