Chappes, Aube facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chappes
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 Chappes
Location in France
Chappes
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Aube | |
| Arrondissement | Troyes | |
| Canton | Bar-sur-Seine | |
| Intercommunality | Barséquanais en Champagne | |
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9.75 km2 (3.76 sq mi) | |
| Population
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338 | |
| • Density | 34.67/km2 (89.79/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
10083 /10260
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| Elevation | 128–182 m (420–597 ft) (avg. 180 m or 590 ft) |
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Chappes is a small and peaceful commune in north-central France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. Chappes is located in a part of France called Aube, which is a department (similar to a county or state).
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What is Chappes Like?
Chappes is a quiet place where people live and work. It's known for its calm atmosphere. The area around Chappes is mostly countryside, with fields and natural spaces.
Where is Chappes Located?
Chappes is found in the Aube department, which is in the Grand Est region of France. It is part of the Troyes arrondissement and the Bar-sur-Seine canton. These are ways that France organizes its different areas.
You can find Chappes on a map using its coordinates: 48.1669 degrees north and 4.2469 degrees east. This tells you its exact spot on Earth.
How Many People Live in Chappes?
As of January 2019, about 338 people live in Chappes . This makes it a very small community. The area of Chappes is about 9.75 square kilometers (which is about 3.76 square miles).
The land in Chappes is mostly flat, but it does have some slight changes in height. The lowest point is 128 meters (about 420 feet) above sea level, and the highest point is 182 meters (about 597 feet) above sea level. The average height is 180 meters (about 591 feet).
Who Leads Chappes?
Like all communes in France, Chappes has a mayor who is in charge of the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services and makes decisions for the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Chappes was Michel Giroud.
Chappes is also part of a larger group of communes called Barséquanais en Champagne. This group works together on things like public services and local projects.
Images for kids
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A hydroelectric site in Chappes, Aube.
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The coat of arms for Chappes.
