Breny facts for kids
Breny is a small and charming town (or commune) located in the northern part of France. It's part of the Aisne department and the Picardy region.
Quick facts for kids
Breny
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Saint-Martin church.
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 Breny
Location in France
Breny
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Soissons |
| Canton | Oulchy-le-Château |
| Intercommunality | Oulchy le Château |
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4.52 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
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257 |
| • Density | 56.86/km2 (147.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02121 /02210
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| Elevation | 82–155 m (269–509 ft) (avg. 87 m or 285 ft) |
| 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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About Breny
Breny is a quiet place with a small population. In 2012, about 257 people lived there. It covers an area of 4.52 square kilometers (about 1.75 square miles). The town is located in a lovely part of France, known for its history and beautiful countryside.
Where is Breny?
Breny is situated in the Aisne department. This department is in the Picardy region, which is in northern France. It's close to the city of Soissons. The town's location is about 87 meters (285 feet) above sea level, with its lowest point at 82 meters and its highest at 155 meters.
Who Leads Breny?
Like all towns in France, Breny has a mayor who helps run the town. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Breny was Lydie Chretien. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community. These decisions include things like maintaining public spaces and organizing local events.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and council. They manage local services and represent the people who live there. Breny is one of many communes in France.
What is an Arrondissement?
An "arrondissement" is a type of administrative division in France. It's larger than a commune but smaller than a department. Breny is part of the Soissons arrondissement. This helps organize different towns and services within a larger area.
What is a Canton?
A "canton" is another way France divides its areas. It's mainly used for elections. Breny belongs to the Oulchy-le-Château canton. This means that when people in Breny vote for certain local representatives, they vote as part of this canton.
Images for kids
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The Saint-Martin church in Breny.
See also
You can also find information about Breny for kids in Spanish: Breny para niños
