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Vanosc
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Vanosc is located in France
Vanosc
Vanosc
Location in France
Vanosc is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vanosc
Vanosc
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ardèche
Arrondissement Tournon-sur-Rhône
Canton Annonay-Sud
Intercommunality Bassin d'Annonay
Area
1
26.1 km2 (10.1 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
767
 • Density 29.39/km2 (76.11/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
07333 /07690
Elevation 460–1,371 m (1,509–4,498 ft)
(avg. 634 m or 2,080 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Vanosc is a small and charming village located in southern France. It is part of the Ardèche area, which is known as a département. Think of a département like a county or a region in other countries.

Vanosc is a type of local area called a commune. A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. It's like a town or a parish, and it has its own local government.

Discovering Vanosc

Vanosc is nestled in the beautiful Ardèche region. This area is famous for its stunning natural landscapes. You can find mountains, rivers, and forests all around.

Where is Vanosc Located?

Vanosc is found in the southeastern part of France. It is part of the Tournon-sur-Rhône district, which is called an arrondissement. This district is a larger administrative area that includes several communes.

The village is also part of the Annonay-Sud canton. A canton is another type of administrative division. It groups together several communes for things like elections.

How Many People Live in Vanosc?

According to information from 1999, about 767 people lived in Vanosc. This makes it a small and close-knit community. The total area of the commune is about 26.1 square kilometers. That's roughly 10 square miles.

The Landscape of Vanosc

Vanosc is located in a hilly area. The average height above sea level for the commune is 634 meters (about 2,080 feet). However, the land in Vanosc varies quite a bit.

The lowest point in the commune is 460 meters (about 1,509 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 1,371 meters (about 4,498 feet). This means Vanosc has a diverse landscape, from lower valleys to higher hills.

How Vanosc is Governed

Like all communes in France, Vanosc has its own local government. This government helps manage the daily life of the village.

The Mayor of Vanosc

The head of the local government in Vanosc is the mayor. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Vanosc was Yves Boulanger. The mayor is responsible for many things, like local services and public safety.

Vanosc also works with other nearby communes. They are part of an "intercommunality" called Bassin d'Annonay. This means they cooperate on certain projects and services that benefit all the communities involved.

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