Avallon facts for kids
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Avallon
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The clock tower in Avallon.
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 Avallon
Location in France
Avallon
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Yonne | |
| Arrondissement | Avallon | |
| Canton | Avallon | |
| Intercommunality | CC Avallon - Vézelay - Morvan | |
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26.75 km2 (10.33 sq mi) | |
| Population
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34,843 | |
| • Density | 1,302.54/km2 (3,373.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89025 /89200
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| Elevation | 163–369 m (535–1,211 ft) (avg. 266 m or 873 ft) |
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| Website | Mairie d'Avallon | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Avallon is a town in France. It is located in the southern part of the Yonne department. This department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Avallon is southeast of Paris.
It is an important administrative center, known as a subprefecture. It is also the main town of the arrondissement (a type of district) of Avallon.
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Geography of Avallon
The town of Avallon is in the southeastern part of the Yonne department. It sits on small hills. The Cousin river flows nearby. This river mainly runs through the Yonne department.
The area of Avallon is about 26.8 km2 (10.3 sq mi). Its average height above sea level is 266 m (873 ft). At the town hall, the height is 220 m (720 ft).
Avallon is about 224 km (139 mi) from Paris. It is also 107 km (66 mi) from Dijon. Lyon is 256 km (159 mi) away.
The map below shows Avallon and the towns around it.
Avallon is surrounded by several other towns. To the north are Annéot and Étaule. Sauvigny-le-Bois is to the northeast. Magny is to the east.
To the south is Saint-Germain-des-Champs. Island is to the southwest. Vault-de-Lugny is to the west. Pontaubert is to the northwest.
Avallon's Climate
Avallon has an "Oceanic climate". This means it has a mild climate. It is similar to areas near the ocean. The weather is generally not too hot or too cold.
Population of Avallon
The people who live in Avallon are called Avallonnais in French. Women are called Avallonnaises.
Avallon has a population of 7025 people. This means there are about 698 people living in each square kilometer.
The graph below shows how the population of Avallon has changed over time.
Evolution of the population in Avallon
Administration
Avallon is a subprefecture of the Yonne department. This means it is an important administrative center. It is the main town of the arrondissement of Avallon.
It is also the main town (called chef-lieu in French) of the Avallon canton. A canton is a smaller administrative area. This canton includes 27 different towns. In 2014, it had 14,851 people living there.
Avallon is part of a group of towns called Avallon, Vézelay, Morvan. This group works together on shared projects. In French, it's called Communauté de communes Avallon - Vézelay - Morvan.
Twinned and Partner Towns
Avallon has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called "twin towns". They often exchange visits and learn about each other's cultures.
Avallon is twinned with:
Places of Interest
Avallon has some interesting places to visit:
- The Saint-Lazare church. This old church was built in the 1100s.
- The Saint-Martin church. This church was built around the year 1650.
- The bell tower. This tall tower was built in 1456. It stands 49 m (161 ft) high.
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Images for kids
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Smaller door of St Lazarus of Avallon (12th century).
See also
In Spanish: Avallon para niños
