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Valréas
View of Valréas
View of Valréas
Coat of arms of Valréas
Coat of arms
Valréas is located in France
Valréas
Valréas
Location in France
Valréas is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Valréas
Valréas
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Bouches-du-Rhône
Arrondissement Avignon
Canton Valréas
Intercommunality Communauté de communes de l'Enclave des Papes
Area
1
57.97 km2 (22.38 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
9,431
 • Density 162.688/km2 (421.36/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
138 /84600
Elevation 158–530 m (518–1,739 ft)
(avg. 250 m or 820 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Valréas is a commune in France. A commune is like a small town or local area. It is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This region is in the southeast part of France.

Valréas is also part of the Vaucluse department. A department is similar to a county or province. It helps organize the different areas of France.

Exploring Valréas

Valréas is a charming place with a rich history. It is known for its beautiful landscapes. The town is surrounded by hills and valleys.

Location and Geography

Valréas is found in the southern part of France. It is about 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 158 meters (518 feet). The highest point reaches 530 meters (1,739 feet).

The total area of Valréas is about 57.97 square kilometers (22.38 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized commune.

People and Population

In 1999, the population of Valréas was 9,431 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the commune. It shows that Valréas is a lively community.

Local Government

Valréas has a mayor who helps run the town. The mayor is like the leader of the local government. They make decisions for the community. Nadège Savajols was the mayor of Valréas from 2004 to 2008. Mayors work to improve the lives of the people in their commune.

Valréas is also part of a group of communes. This group is called the Communauté de communes de l'Enclave des Papes. They work together on projects that benefit all the towns in the area.

See also

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