Cessières-Suzy facts for kids
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Cessières-Suzy
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 Cessières-Suzy
Location in France
Cessières-Suzy
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Laon |
| Canton | Laon-1 |
| Intercommunality | CA Pays de Laon |
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20.21 km2 (7.80 sq mi) |
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785 |
| • Density | 38.84/km2 (100.60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02153 /02320
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| Elevation | 67–207 m (220–679 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Cessières-Suzy is a small town, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Aisne area, which is called a department. This town was created on January 1, 2019. It was formed when two smaller towns, Cessières and Suzy, decided to join together.
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What is Cessières-Suzy?
Cessières-Suzy is a modern French commune nouvelle. This means it's a new type of town created by merging older ones. It is located in the northern part of France. The town is known for its quiet, rural setting.
Where is Cessières-Suzy Located?
This town is in the Aisne department. This department is in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. Cessières-Suzy is near the city of Laon. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 49.5591 degrees north and 3.4972 degrees east.
The town covers an area of about 20.21 square kilometers. This is roughly 7.8 square miles. The land here varies in height. It ranges from 67 meters (220 feet) to 207 meters (679 feet) above sea level.
How Towns Merge in France
Cessières-Suzy was formed by a merger. This happens when two or more towns decide to combine. They become one larger town. This often happens to help towns work better together. They can share resources and services. This can include things like schools, roads, or public safety.
The two original towns were Cessières and Suzy. They officially became one on January 1, 2019. This new town is called a commune nouvelle.
Who Runs Cessières-Suzy?
Like all French towns, Cessières-Suzy has a local government. The main leader is the mayor. The current mayor is Pierre Berteloot. He was elected for the term 2020 to 2026.
The mayor and the town council manage daily life. They make decisions about local services. This includes things like managing public spaces and local events. The town is also part of a larger group of towns. This group is called the Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Laon. This helps towns in the area work together on bigger projects.
Population of the Town
As of 2021, Cessières-Suzy had a population of 785 people. This number helps show the size of the community. It gives an idea of how many people live and work in the town.
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The church in Suzy, one of the former communes.
