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Beaumont
Beaumont is located in France
Beaumont
Beaumont
Location in France
Beaumont is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Beaumont
Beaumont
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Auxerre
Canton Saint-Florentin
Area
1
6.55 km2 (2.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
556
 • Density 84.89/km2 (219.9/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89031 /89250
Elevation 83–128 m (272–420 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Beaumont is a small place in France. It is called a commune. Think of a commune like a town or a village. Beaumont is located in the Yonne department. A department is like a county or a region in France. Yonne is in the central part of France.

What is Beaumont?

Beaumont is a quiet commune in the French countryside. It is a place where people live and work. Communes are the smallest areas for local government in France. They are important for how the country is organized.

Where is Beaumont Located?

Beaumont is found in the Yonne department. This department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. The Yonne department is known for its beautiful landscapes and historic towns. Beaumont is not far from the city of Auxerre.

How Many People Live in Beaumont?

According to information from 2006, about 556 people lived in Beaumont. This makes it a very small commune. The total area of Beaumont is about 6.55 square kilometers. That's roughly 2.5 square miles. The land in Beaumont is mostly flat, with some small hills. The lowest point is 83 meters (about 272 feet) above sea level. The highest point is 128 meters (about 420 feet) above sea level.

Exploring French Communes

France is divided into many communes. There are over 34,000 of them! Each commune has its own local government. This government helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services. The mayor is the leader of a commune. They work to make life better for the people living there.

Quick Facts About Beaumont

  • Location: Central France, in the Yonne department.
  • Type: A commune, which is like a small town or village.
  • Population: Around 556 people (as of 2006).
  • Area: About 6.55 square kilometers (2.5 square miles).
  • Elevation: From 83 meters to 128 meters above sea level.

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