Villetelle

Villetelle (French pronunciation: [viltɛl]; Occitan: Vilatèla) is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.

Villetelle
Commune
Square. In the background on the left: the town hall, on its right the Saint Géraud church.
Square. In the background on the left: the town hall, on its right the Saint Géraud church.
Coat of arms of Villetelle
Coat of arms
Location of Villetelle
Villetelle is located in France
Villetelle
Villetelle
Villetelle is located in Occitanie
Villetelle
Villetelle
Coordinates: 43°44′05″N 4°08′26″E
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentHérault
ArrondissementMontpellier
CantonLunel
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Jean-Pierre Navas[1]
Area
1
5.31 km2 (2.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,628
 • Density310/km2 (790/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
34340 /34400
Elevation10–67 m (33–220 ft)
(avg. 37 m or 121 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

The river Vidourle, which is the boundary between the departments of Gard and Hérault, runs along the town.

History
Pont Ambroix

The Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Ambrussum is located there.

Education

Administration
ElectionMayorPartyOccupation
2001 Jean-Pierre Navas DVG Retiree

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 154—    
1975 194+3.35%
1982 248+3.57%
1990 507+9.35%
1999 923+6.88%
2009 1,378+4.09%
2014 1,463+1.20%
2020 1,558+1.05%
Source: INSEE[3]

Pictures
  • Saint Géraud church
    Saint Géraud church
  • Alley behind the church
    Alley behind the church
  • The porch from the church
    The porch from the church
  • The porch square
    The porch square
  • The old forge
    The old forge
  • Vidourle river between Aubais and Villetelle
    Vidourle river between Aubais and Villetelle

See also

References
  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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