Salsein Explained

Salsein
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Saint-Girons
Canton:Couserans Ouest
Insee:09279
Postal Code:09800
Mayor:Francis Pujol[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:42.9103°N 1.0078°W
Elevation M:750
Elevation Min M:588
Elevation Max M:1640
Area Km2:5.73

Salsein (in French pronounced as /salsɛ̃/; Occitan (post 1500);: Salsenh) is a commune in the Ariège department in the Pyrenees, in southwestern France.

It is located close to Castillon-en-Couserans, about 17 km south-west of Saint-Girons. It is part of the Ariège Pyrenees regional natural park.

The terrain is mountainous. The Bach, Cazalus and Coudères streams run through Salsein.

Population

Inhabitants of Salsein are called Salseinois.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.