Bavelincourt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bavelincourt
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The church in Bavelincourt
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 Bavelincourt
Location in France
Bavelincourt
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| Arrondissement | Amiens |
| Canton | Corbie |
| Intercommunality | CC Territoire Nord Picardie |
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7.75 km2 (2.99 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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96 |
| • Density | 12.39/km2 (32.08/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
80056 /80260
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| Elevation | 42–128 m (138–420 ft) (avg. 49 m or 161 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bavelincourt is a small village in northern France. It is known as a commune. A commune is like a small town or village that has its own local government.
Bavelincourt is located in the Somme department. A department is a bit like a county or a region. The Somme department is part of the larger Hauts-de-France region.
About Bavelincourt
Bavelincourt is a quiet place in the French countryside. It is home to a small number of people. In 2017, about 106 people lived there.
Location and Size
Bavelincourt is found in the northern part of France. It is part of the Amiens area. The village covers an area of about 7.75 square kilometers. This is roughly 3 square miles.
The land in Bavelincourt is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, changes. The lowest point is 42 meters (about 138 feet). The highest point is 128 meters (about 420 feet). The average elevation is 49 meters (about 161 feet).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Bavelincourt has a mayor. The mayor helps to run the village. From 2001 to 2008, Alain Jumelle was the mayor of Bavelincourt. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community.
The village is also part of a group of communes. This group is called the "Communauté de communes du Territoire Nord Picardie." They work together on things like services and projects that benefit all the villages in the area.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a city, town, or village. Each commune has a mayor and a municipal council. They manage local services. These services include things like schools, roads, and public spaces.
France has many communes. Some are very large cities, and others are tiny villages like Bavelincourt.
