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Travaillan
The town hall and post office in Travaillan
The town hall and post office in Travaillan
Coat of arms of Travaillan
Coat of arms
Travaillan is located in France
Travaillan
Travaillan
Location in France
Travaillan is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Travaillan
Travaillan
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Vaucluse
Arrondissement Avignon
Canton Orange-Est
Intercommunality Aygues Ouvèze en Provence
Area
1
17.65 km2 (6.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
661
 • Density 37.45/km2 (97.00/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
84134 /84850
Elevation 75–112 m (246–367 ft)
(avg. 85 m or 279 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Travaillan is a small town, also known as 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. Imagine a commune as a local area with its own government, similar to a small town or village.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. It's like a town or a village that manages its own daily life. Each commune has a mayor and a town council. They work together to make decisions for the people living there.

Travaillan's Location

Travaillan is situated in the Vaucluse department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and sunny weather. It is part of the larger Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This region is famous for its lavender fields, olive groves, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Geography and Surroundings

Travaillan is located in a lovely part of France. The village sits at an elevation of about 85 meters (279 feet) above sea level. The land around it ranges from 75 meters (246 feet) to 112 meters (367 feet) high. The total area of Travaillan is about 17.65 square kilometers (6.81 square miles). This makes it a moderately sized commune.

People of Travaillan

In 2006, about 661 people lived in Travaillan. The people who live in a commune are called its residents. They contribute to the local community and help make it a lively place.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Travaillan has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people to lead the commune. From 2001 to 2008, Gérard Sanjullian was the mayor of Travaillan. The mayor and the town council work from the town hall, which is often a central building in the commune.

Connecting with Neighbors

Travaillan is part of a group of communes called "Aygues Ouvèze en Provence." This group works together on important services. These services might include things like waste management or public transportation. Working together helps small communes share resources and get more done.

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