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Chabanais
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Chabanais is a commune in France, situated within the canton of Chabanais, the arrondissement of Confolens, and the Charente department. It serves as the capital of the canton of Chabanais and is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The town shares borders with Chassenon, Chirac, Étagnac, and Exideuil-sur-Vienne, and is positioned next to the Vienne river.
The commune has an area of 15.01 square kilometers and an elevation of 250 meters above sea level. Its population is recorded as 2,434, comprising 761 males and 890 females. Chabanais is associated with the electoral district of canton of Charente-Vienne. The official postal code for the area is 16150.
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Place details
- Locality
- Chabanais
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Country
- France
- Population
- 1,889
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
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Key facts
- French commune.name
- Chabanais
- French commune.commune status
- Commune
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason de la ville de Chabanais (Charente).svg
- French commune.image
- N141 - Chabanais.JPG
- French commune.caption
- Route nationale 141
- French commune.arrondissement
- Confolens
- French commune.canton
- Charente-Vienne
- French commune.INSEE
- 16070
- French commune.postal code
- 16150
- French commune.mayor
- Michel Boutant
- French commune.term
- 2020–2026
- French commune.elevation m
- 156
- French commune.elevation min m
- 148
- French commune.elevation max m
- 250
- French commune.area km2
- 15.01
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Official website
Accueil - Mairie de Chabanais
Située au cœur de la Charente-Limousine, la commune de Chabanais, Cité de La Quintinie est labellisée Village Étape.
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Encyclopedic overview
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Chabanais (; ) is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.
==Geography== thumb|left|The Vienne River close to the bridge The river Vienne passes through Chabanais. The village is located in the Rochechouart impact structure. The ancient asteroid impact crater associated with it has eroded away and is no longer visible. Located in the heart of the Charente, Chabanais is 42 km west of Limoges, 50 km northeast of Angoulême, 77 km north of Périgueux, and 84 km southeast of Poitiers.
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