Ventenac-en-Minervois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ventenac-en-Minervois
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Aqueduc du Répudre in Ventenac-en-Minervois
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 Ventenac-en-Minervois
Location in France
Ventenac-en-Minervois
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Narbonne | |
| Canton | Le Sud-Minervois | |
| Intercommunality | Canal du Midi en Minervois | |
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6.20 km2 (2.39 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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574 | |
| • Density | 92.58/km2 (239.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11405 /11120
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| Elevation | 18–100 m (59–328 ft) (avg. 32 m or 105 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Ventenac-en-Minervois is a small and charming commune (which is like a local town or village area) located in the south of France. In January 2019, about 574 people lived there. It is part of the Occitanie region and the Aude department.
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What is Ventenac-en-Minervois?
Ventenac-en-Minervois is a commune, which is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a small town or village with its surrounding land. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that help run things for the people living there.
Where is Ventenac-en-Minervois Located?
This commune is found in the south of France. It's in a region called Occitanie, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and history. More specifically, it's in the Aude department. This area is close to the Mediterranean Sea and has a warm climate.
What is the Minervois?
Ventenac-en-Minervois gets part of its name from the "Minervois" area. This is a historic region in France, famous for its vineyards and wine production. The landscape here is often hilly, covered with grapevines and olive trees.
Life in Ventenac-en-Minervois
Life in Ventenac-en-Minervois is typical of a small French village. People enjoy a quiet lifestyle, often connected to the local agriculture, especially wine-making. The village is small enough that many people know each other.
Important Landmarks
One important landmark in Ventenac-en-Minervois is the Aqueduc du Répudre. An aqueduct is like a bridge that carries water. This one is very old and shows how people in the past built amazing structures to move water where it was needed. It's a cool piece of history right in the village!
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Ventenac-en-Minervois has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government and helps make decisions for the community. From 2008 to 2014, Christian Lapalu was the mayor of Ventenac-en-Minervois.
See also
In Spanish: Ventenac-en-Minervois para niños
