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Servas
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Coat of arms of Servas
Coat of arms
Servas is located in France
Servas
Servas
Location in France
Servas is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Servas
Servas
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ain
Arrondissement Bourg-en-Bresse
Canton Ceyzériat
Intercommunality Bourg-en-Bresse
Area
1
13.05 km2 (5.04 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
1,174
 • Density 89.96/km2 (233.00/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
01405 /01960
Elevation 234–279 m (768–915 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Servas is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the eastern part of France. It is found in the region called Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and is part of the Ain department.

What is Servas?

Servas is a French commune. In France, a commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city. It's the smallest division of local government in the country. Servas is a quiet place, home to just over 1,100 people.

Where is Servas Located?

Servas is situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is in the east of France. It's part of the Ain department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes, including mountains and rivers. The town itself is located at an elevation between 234 and 279 meters above sea level. This means it's not too high up, but it's not completely flat either. The total area of Servas is about 13 square kilometers.

Who Lives in Servas?

According to the 2008 census, about 1,174 people live in Servas. This makes it a relatively small community. People who live in Servas are often involved in local activities and enjoy the peaceful environment of the French countryside.

How is Servas Governed?

Like all communes in France, Servas has a mayor and a local council that manage the town's affairs. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Servas was Gérard Gavillon. The local government makes decisions about things like public services, local development, and community events. Servas is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality," which helps different towns work together on bigger projects.

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