Villeneuve-la-Comptal facts for kids
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Villeneuve-la-Comptal
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A general view of Villeneuve-la-Comptal
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 Villeneuve-la-Comptal
Location in France
Villeneuve-la-Comptal
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Aude | |
| Arrondissement | Carcassonne | |
| Canton | Le Bassin chaurien | |
| Intercommunality | Castelnaudary et bassin Lauraguais | |
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15.10 km2 (5.83 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,359 | |
| • Density | 90.00/km2 (233.10/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
11430 /11400
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| Elevation | 159–361 m (522–1,184 ft) (avg. 250 m or 820 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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Villeneuve-la-Comptal is a small town, also called a commune, located in the south of France. It is home to about 1,359 people as of January 2019. This charming place is part of the Occitanie region and the Aude department.
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About Villeneuve-la-Comptal
Villeneuve-la-Comptal is a commune in France. A commune is like a local government area or a small town. It is a basic part of how France is divided up.
Where is Villeneuve-la-Comptal?
This commune is found in the Occitanie region. Occitanie is one of the 13 main regions in France. It is known for its sunny weather and beautiful landscapes. Villeneuve-la-Comptal is also part of the Aude department. A department is a smaller area within a region, similar to a county.
The town is located in the southern part of France. Its exact coordinates are 43.2878 degrees North and 1.9222 degrees East. This means it's in a lovely spot not too far from the Mediterranean Sea.
How many people live there?
According to numbers from January 2019, Villeneuve-la-Comptal has a population of 1,359 people. This makes it a relatively small and peaceful community. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.
Who is in charge?
The person in charge of a commune is called the mayor. The mayor helps run the town and makes decisions for the people living there. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Villeneuve-la-Comptal was Alain-Georges Barbarà. The mayor works with a local council to manage the town's services.
The commune is also part of a larger group of communes. This group works together on things like local planning and services. This helps the towns share resources and work more efficiently.
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A general view of Villeneuve-la-Comptal
