Bossancourt facts for kids
Bossancourt is a small commune located in the north-central part of France. It is part of the Aube département. A commune is like a local town or village area, and a département is a larger administrative region, similar to a county in some other countries.
Quick facts for kids
Bossancourt
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 Bossancourt
Location in France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Aube |
| Arrondissement | Bar-sur-Aube |
| Canton | Vendeuvre-sur-Barse |
| Intercommunality | Rivières |
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6.92 km2 (2.67 sq mi) |
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198 |
| • Density | 28.61/km2 (74.11/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
10050 /10140
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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. | |
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What is Bossancourt?
Bossancourt is a small French village. It is officially called a commune. Communes are the smallest administrative areas in France. Think of them like small towns or local districts. Each commune has its own local government.
Where is Bossancourt Located?
Bossancourt is found in the Aube département. This département is in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. It is situated in the north-central part of the country. The village is about 149 meters (around 489 feet) above sea level. Its total area is 6.92 square kilometers (about 2.67 square miles).
How Many People Live in Bossancourt?
As of January 2019, about 198 people live in Bossancourt. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The population numbers are officially counted by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in France.
Who Helps Run Bossancourt?
Like all communes in France, Bossancourt has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, Daniel Boisselier was the mayor of Bossancourt. The mayor and a local council help manage the daily life of the village. They work on things like local services and community projects.
What is a French Commune?
A French commune is the basic unit of local government in France. It can be a large city, a small town, or even a tiny village like Bossancourt. Each commune has a mayor and a municipal council. These officials are elected by the people who live there. They are responsible for local services, such as schools, roads, and public safety.
What is a French Département?
A département is a larger administrative area in France. It is bigger than a commune but smaller than a region. France is divided into many départements. Bossancourt is in the Aube département. Each département has its own local government. This government handles services that are too big for a single commune. These include things like managing major roads and some social services.
What are Arrondissements and Cantons?
Within each département, there are even smaller divisions. These are called arrondissements and cantons. Bossancourt is in the Bar-sur-Aube arrondissement and the Vendeuvre-sur-Barse canton. These divisions are mainly used for administrative purposes. They help organize things like elections and some government services.
