Arrentières facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arrentières
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 Arrentières
Location in France
Arrentières
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Aube | |
| Arrondissement | Arrondissement of Bar-sur-Aube | |
| Canton | Bar-sur-Aube | |
| Intercommunality | Bar-sur-Aube | |
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13.91 km2 (5.37 sq mi) | |
| Population
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231 | |
| • Density | 16.61/km2 (43.01/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
10011 /10200
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Arrentières is a small and charming commune in the Aube département. It is located in the north-central part of France. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government.
About Arrentières
Arrentières is a quiet place where about 231 people lived in 1999. It covers an area of about 13.91 square kilometers (which is about 5.37 square miles). This makes it a small community, often surrounded by beautiful French countryside.
Location and Geography
Arrentières is found in the Aube département. A département is similar to a county or a region in other countries. It's part of the Arrondissement of Bar-sur-Aube, which is a smaller administrative area. The commune is situated at an elevation of about 216 meters (around 709 feet) above sea level. Its location in north-central France means it experiences typical European seasons.
People and Community
Life in a small French commune like Arrentières often involves a close-knit community. Residents might know each other well and participate in local events. The postal code for Arrentières is 10200. This code helps mail get to the right place.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Arrentières has its own local government. This government is led by a Mayor. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Arrentières was Alain Mennetrier. The mayor and a local council work together to manage the commune. They handle things like local services and community projects. Arrentières is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality," which helps different towns work together on shared services.
See also
In Spanish: Arrentières para niños
