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Esclanèdes

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Country
  
France

Department
  
Lozère

Canton
  
Chanac

Area
  
12.51 km²

Region
  
Occitanie

Arrondissement
  
Mende

Intercommunality
  
Pays de Chanac

Local time
  
Tuesday 10:09 PM

Esclanèdes

Weather
  
2°C, Wind NW at 8 km/h, 95% Humidity

Esclanèdes is a commune in the Lozère department in southern France.

Contents

Map of 48230 Esclan%C3%A8des, France

Its inhabitants are known as Esclanédiens.

Geography

The main part of the commune is located in the Lot valley, whereas the rest is on the Causse of Sauveterre. The town hall is located in the biggest burg called Le Bruel, on the north side of the river. Esclanèdes is named after the burg situated on the north side and where is located the church. Other inhabited places are the small burgs of Les Crottes et la Rocherousse and the two farms of Marance and Le Mazet.

The adjoining communes are the following:

  • Chanac on the southwest side
  • Grèzes on the north side
  • Cultures on the east side
  • Gabrias on the northeast side
  • Barjac on the northeast and southeast sides
  • Administration

    The current mayor is Bernard Pinot. He was re-elected in 2008.

    Demographics

    Between 1990 and 1999:

  • Population in 1990: 217
  • Population in 1999: 250
  • Natural increase: - 2
  • Net migration: + 35
  • Population growth: + 33
  • Average variation rate of the population by year: +1,5%
  • References

    Esclanèdes Wikipedia