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Verdelais
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 Verdelais
Location in France
Verdelais
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Langon |
| Canton | Saint-Macaire |
| Intercommunality | Coteaux Macariens |
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4.75 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Population
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898 |
| • Density | 189.05/km2 (489.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33543 /33490
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| Elevation | 2–103 m (6.6–337.9 ft) (avg. 70 m or 230 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Verdelais is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwest of France. It is part of the Gironde department within the Aquitaine region. Think of a commune like a local area or a small municipality, similar to a town or village in other countries.
Where is Verdelais?
Verdelais is found in the Gironde department, which is part of the larger Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France. It is situated near the city of Bordeaux. The commune covers an area of about 4.75 square kilometers (which is about 1.8 square miles). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) to 103 meters (about 338 feet).
How Many People Live Here?
As of 2008, Verdelais had a population of 898 people. This makes it a small and quiet place to live.
Who Leads Verdelais?
Like all communes in France, Verdelais has a mayor who is in charge of the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services and makes decisions for the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Verdelais was Philippe Mesnard. Verdelais also works with other nearby communes in a group called "Coteaux Macariens." This helps them share resources and work together on bigger projects.
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