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Colombier-le-Vieux
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Colombier-le-Vieux is located in France
Colombier-le-Vieux
Colombier-le-Vieux
Location in France
Colombier-le-Vieux is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Colombier-le-Vieux
Colombier-le-Vieux
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Saint-Félicien
Intercommunality Pays de Saint-Félicien
Area
1
15.49 km2 (5.98 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
551
 • Density 35.57/km2 (92.13/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07069 /07410
Elevation 210–486 m (689–1,594 ft)
(avg. 420 m or 1,380 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sceautres is a small place in the south of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or village area. Sceautres is located in the Ardèche department. A department is similar to a county or a region within France.

About Sceautres

Sceautres is a quiet commune in the Ardèche department. It is a place where people live and work, and it has its own local government.

Where is Sceautres?

Sceautres is found in the southern part of France. It is part of the Ardèche department, which is known for its beautiful natural areas, including mountains and rivers. The commune is also part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône arrondissement and the Saint-Félicien canton. These are smaller administrative areas within the department.

Sceautres sits at an elevation of about 420 meters (around 1,378 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 210 meters, and its highest point is 486 meters. The total area of Sceautres is about 15.49 square kilometers (about 5.98 square miles).

How Many People Live Here?

According to information from 1999, about 551 people lived in Sceautres. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.

Who Manages Sceautres?

Like all communes in France, Sceautres has its own local government. This government helps manage the daily life of the people living there.

The Mayor's Role

The main leader of Sceautres is the mayor. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Henri Couix. The mayor is responsible for many things, such as local services, public safety, and representing the commune.

Working Together: Intercommunality

Sceautres is also part of something called "Pays de Saint-Félicien." This is an example of "intercommunality," which means several communes work together on shared projects. They might team up for things like waste management, public transport, or economic development. This helps them achieve more than they could alone.

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