| Esclanèdes | |
| Commune Status: | Commune |
| Arrondissement: | Mende |
| Canton: | Bourgs sur Colagne |
| Insee: | 48056 |
| Postal Code: | 48230 |
| Mayor: | Pascale Bonicel[1] |
| Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
| Coordinates: | 44.4825°N 3.3622°W |
| Elevation M: | 643 |
| Elevation Min M: | 627 |
| Elevation Max M: | 1001 |
| Area Km2: | 12.51 |
Esclanèdes (in French pronounced as /ɛsklanɛd/; Occitan (post 1500);: Esclanedes) is a commune in the Lozère department in southern France.
Its inhabitants are known as Esclanédiens.
The main part of the commune is located in the Lot valley, whereas the rest is on the Causse of Sauveterre. The town hall is located in the biggest burg called Le Bruel, on the north side of the river. Esclanèdes is named after the burg situated on the north side and where is located the church. Other inhabited places are the small burgs of Les Crottes et la Rocherousse and the two farms of Marance and Le Mazet.
The adjoining communes are the following:
The current mayor is Pascale Bonicel, elected in 2020.
Between 1990 and 1999: