Valence, Charente facts for kids
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A general view of Valence
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 Valence
Location in France
Valence
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Charente |
| Arrondissement | Confolens |
| Canton | Boixe-et-Manslois |
| Intercommunality | Cœur de Charente |
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10.87 km2 (4.20 sq mi) |
| Population
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187 |
| • Density | 17.20/km2 (44.56/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
16392 /16460
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| Elevation | 72–143 m (236–469 ft) (avg. 110 m or 360 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Valence (French pronunciation: [valɑ̃s]; Occitan: Valença) is a small commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a small town or village. A department is a larger region in France, like a county or state.
Even though this town is called Valence, it is not the birthplace of William de Valence. He was a famous person who later became an Earl (a type of noble title). He was actually born in a different place also named Valence, which was a Cistercian abbey (a type of monastery) in the Vienne department, near a town called Lusignan.
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Valence is located in the Charente department, which is known for its beautiful countryside and quiet villages. The area around Valence is mostly rural, meaning it has many farms and natural spaces.
Geography and Location
Valence is situated in the western part of France. Its coordinates are about 45.89 degrees North and 0.31 degrees West. This places it in a region with a mild climate, which means it usually has warm summers and cool winters. The town is built on land that is about 110 meters (360 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 72 meters (236 feet), and the highest point is 143 meters (469 feet). The total area of Valence is 10.87 square kilometers (about 4.2 square miles).
Local Government and Leadership
Like all communes in France, Valence has a local government that helps manage the town. The mayor of Valence is Christine Soury. She was elected in 2020 and will serve until 2026. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community. Valence is also part of a larger group of communes called Cœur de Charente, which helps different towns work together on bigger projects.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Valence has changed over many years. Knowing the population helps us understand how the town has grown or shrunk.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 242 | — |
| 1975 | 256 | +0.81% |
| 1982 | 265 | +0.49% |
| 1990 | 212 | −2.75% |
| 1999 | 240 | +1.39% |
| 2009 | 233 | −0.30% |
| 2014 | 231 | −0.17% |
| 2020 | 185 | −3.63% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
In 1968, there were 242 people living in Valence. The population grew a little in the 1970s and early 1980s, reaching 265 people in 1982. After that, the number of residents slowly decreased. In 2021, the population was 187 people. This shows that Valence is a small and quiet community.
See also
In Spanish: Valence (Charente) para niños
