Chérêt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chérêt
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 Chérêt
Location in France
Chérêt
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Aisne | |
| Arrondissement | Laon | |
| Canton | Laon-2 | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Laon | |
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3.71 km2 (1.43 sq mi) | |
| Population
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139 | |
| • Density | 37.47/km2 (97.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02177 /02860
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| Elevation | 91–189 m (299–620 ft) (avg. 190 m or 620 ft) |
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Chérêt is a small village in northern France. It is known as a commune. A commune is like a local town or district. It has its own local government.
Chérêt is located in the Aisne department. This department is part of the Picardie region. It is in the northern part of France.
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Exploring Chérêt
Chérêt is a very small place. It covers an area of about 3.71 square kilometers. That is roughly 1.4 square miles.
People of Chérêt
In January 2019, only 139 people lived in Chérêt. This makes it one of the smaller communes in France. The people who live there are called its population.
Land and Hills
The land in Chérêt is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, changes. The lowest point is 91 meters (about 298 feet). The highest point is 189 meters (about 620 feet).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Chérêt has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They help manage the village.
The Mayor's Role
From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Chérêt was Francis Harang. The mayor helps with local services. They also represent the people of the commune.
Working Together
Chérêt is part of a group called "Pays de Laon". This is an "intercommunality". It means several communes work together. They share resources and services. This helps them manage things like waste or public transport more efficiently.
