Châteauneuf-de-Randon

Châteauneuf-de-Randon (French: [ʃɑtonœf ʁɑ̃dɔ̃]; Occitan: Chastèlnòu de Randon) is a village and commune in the Lozère department in southern France.

Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Chastèlnòu de Randon (Occitan)
A general view of Châteauneuf-de-Randon
A general view of Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Coat of arms of Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Location of Châteauneuf-de-Randon
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Châteauneuf-de-Randon is located in France
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Châteauneuf-de-Randon is located in Occitanie
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Châteauneuf-de-Randon
Coordinates: 44°38′29″N 3°40′34″E / 44.6414°N 3.6761°E / 44.6414; 3.6761
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentLozère
ArrondissementMende
CantonGrandrieu
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Bruno Durand[1]
Area
1
24.49 km2 (9.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
523
 • Density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
48043 /48170
Elevation1,116–1,339 m (3,661–4,393 ft)
(avg. 1,286 m or 4,219 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

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The battle of Châteauneuf-de-Randon was fought in 1380 between the English and the French. In 1380 the fortress of Châteauneuf-de-Randon was besieged by the French, under the command of Bertrand du Guesclin, and the fortress was defended by an English garrison under De Ros. The town surrendered on the 4th of July. The siege, however, was fatal to the French commander.

Geography

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The Chapeauroux forms part of the commune's western border, flows eastward through the middle of the commune, then forms part of its eastern border.

Climate

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Climate data for Chateauneuf-de-Randon, 1247m (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1951−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 20.0
(68.0)
19.5
(67.1)
21.5
(70.7)
28.0
(82.4)
28.0
(82.4)
35.0
(95.0)
38.0
(100.4)
38.0
(100.4)
38.0
(100.4)
30.0
(86.0)
22.0
(71.6)
17.3
(63.1)
38.0
(100.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 3.8
(38.8)
4.7
(40.5)
8.4
(47.1)
10.8
(51.4)
15.5
(59.9)
20.0
(68.0)
23.2
(73.8)
23.0
(73.4)
17.6
(63.7)
12.7
(54.9)
7.0
(44.6)
4.0
(39.2)
12.6
(54.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 0.0
(32.0)
0.5
(32.9)
3.4
(38.1)
5.7
(42.3)
10.0
(50.0)
13.9
(57.0)
16.4
(61.5)
16.4
(61.5)
12.1
(53.8)
8.3
(46.9)
3.3
(37.9)
0.5
(32.9)
7.5
(45.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −3.8
(25.2)
−3.8
(25.2)
−1.6
(29.1)
0.5
(32.9)
4.5
(40.1)
7.8
(46.0)
9.7
(49.5)
9.9
(49.8)
6.5
(43.7)
3.9
(39.0)
−0.4
(31.3)
−3.1
(26.4)
2.5
(36.5)
Record low °C (°F) −24.0
(−11.2)
−32.0
(−25.6)
−22.0
(−7.6)
−12.0
(10.4)
−6.0
(21.2)
−3.0
(26.6)
−1.0
(30.2)
−1.0
(30.2)
−4.0
(24.8)
−8.5
(16.7)
−15.0
(5.0)
−21.0
(−5.8)
−32.0
(−25.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70.5
(2.78)
49.8
(1.96)
52.8
(2.08)
81.0
(3.19)
92.8
(3.65)
69.1
(2.72)
60.2
(2.37)
66.9
(2.63)
94.8
(3.73)
97.9
(3.85)
110.0
(4.33)
73.6
(2.90)
919.4
(36.19)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 10.7 9.6 8.9 10.8 10.6 7.8 6.8 7.7 8.8 10.3 12.2 11.9 116.1
Source: Meteociel[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Normales et records pour Chateauneuf-de-Randon (48)". Meteociel. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
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