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Avesnes-Chaussoy is located in France
Avesnes-Chaussoy
Avesnes-Chaussoy
Location in France
Avesnes-Chaussoy is located in Hauts-de-France
Avesnes-Chaussoy
Avesnes-Chaussoy
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Somme
Arrondissement Abbeville
Canton Oisemont
Area
1
6.12 km2 (2.36 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
54
 • Density 8.82/km2 (22.85/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
80048 /80140
Elevation 74–147 m (243–482 ft)
(avg. 99 m or 325 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Avesnes-Chaussoy is a small village, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It's part of the Somme department, which is in the Hauts-de-France region. In 2006, about 54 people lived there.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest way that France divides up its land for local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own local government, led by a mayor and a council. They are in charge of things like:

  • Keeping local roads in good shape
  • Managing schools
  • Organizing local events

Avesnes-Chaussoy is one of many thousands of communes across France.

Where is Avesnes-Chaussoy?

Avesnes-Chaussoy is located in the northern part of France. It's part of the Somme department. A department is like a larger area that groups many communes together, similar to a county in some other countries. The Somme department is known for its history, especially during World War I.

The Somme department is part of an even bigger area called the Hauts-de-France region. This region is one of the main administrative divisions of France, bringing together several departments.

Population

In 2006, the commune of Avesnes-Chaussoy had a population of 54 people. This makes it a very small and quiet place.


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