Bessèges

Bessèges (; ) is a commune in the Gard department in France. It is situated on the river Cèze.

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Bessèges is a commune in the Gard department of France, situated within the Occitanie region. It serves as the capital of the canton of Bessèges and is located in the arrondissement of Alès. The town shares borders with Bordezac, Courry, Gagnières, and Meyrannes. Its postal code is 30160, and it falls under the Europe/Paris timezone.

The commune has an area of 10.32 square kilometers. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 5,421 residents and another citing 3,406. Elevation data also differs, with values recorded at 492 meters, 182 meters, and 173 meters above sea level. The native label for the place is Bességes.

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Locality: Bessèges
Region: Occitanie
Country: France
Population: 3,406
Timezone: Europe/Paris

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French commune.name: Bessèges
French commune.commune status: Commune
French commune.image: File:Besseges.JPG
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason de la ville de Bessèges (30).svg
French commune.arrondissement: Alès
French commune.canton: Rousson
French commune.INSEE: 30037
French commune.postal code: 30160
French commune.mayor: Bernard Portales
French commune.term: 2020–2026
French commune.elevation m: 170
French commune.elevation min m: 146
French commune.elevation max m: 492
French commune.area km2: 10.32

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Bessèges (; ) is a commune in the Gard department in France. It is situated on the river Cèze.

==History==

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