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Chamborigaud

Chamborigaud
Commune
Viaduct of Chamborigaud, with Mont Lozère in the background
Viaduct of Chamborigaud, with Mont Lozère in the background
Coat of arms of Chamborigaud
Coat of arms
Chamborigaud is located in France
Chamborigaud
Chamborigaud
Coordinates: 44°18′07″N 3°58′43″E / 44.302°N 3.9786°E / 44.302; 3.9786Coordinates: 44°18′07″N 3°58′43″E / 44.302°N 3.9786°E / 44.302; 3.9786
Country France
Region Occitanie
Department Gard
Arrondissement Alès
Canton La Grand-Combe
Intercommunality Hautes Cévennes
Government
 • Mayor (2014–2020) Émile Corbier
Area1 17.86 km2 (6.90 sq mi)
Population (2013)2 813
 • Density 46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
INSEE/Postal code 30080 /30530
Elevation 259–887 m (850–2,910 ft)
(avg. 329 m or 1,079 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Chamborigaud is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.

The village is known for its stunning viaduct, designed by Charles Dombre, the construction of which ended in 1867. Unlike most other bridges of this type, the curve of the Viaduct of Chamborigaud faces upstream.


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