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Valence (Tarn-et-Garonne) facts for kids

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This article is about a village in the French department Tarn-et-Garonne. Other meanings are at Valence
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The coat of arms for Valence

Valence is a small town, also called a village, located in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France. It is part of a larger area known as the Tarn-et-Garonne department. In 1999, about 4,800 people lived in Valence.

Valence is part of a group of 24 towns called the Communauté de communes des Deux Rives. This means "Community of Communes of the Two Banks." This group works together on things like local services and projects. In total, about 15,500 people live across all these towns.

Where is Valence Located?

Valence is found in a good spot in France. It is about 25 kilometers (15 miles) from Agen. It is also 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Montauban.

Distances to Major Cities

Valence is also close to some bigger cities. It is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Cahors. The large city of Toulouse is about 90 kilometers (56 miles) away. Finally, Bordeaux is about 160 kilometers (99 miles) from Valence.

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