Chouy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chouy
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 Chouy
Location in France
Chouy
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Aisne | |
| Arrondissement | Château-Thierry | |
| Canton | Neuilly-Saint-Front | |
| Intercommunality | Ourcq et Clignon | |
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20.03 km2 (7.73 sq mi) | |
| Population
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384 | |
| • Density | 19.171/km2 (49.65/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02192 /02210
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| Elevation | 72–191 m (236–627 ft) (avg. 173 m or 568 ft) |
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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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Chouy is a small place in France called a commune. It is located in the northern part of France, in a region known as Picardie. Chouy is also part of a smaller area called the Aisne department.
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What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a small town or village. It's the smallest way that France is divided up for local government. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council that helps run things. Chouy is one of many communes in France.
Where is Chouy?
Chouy is found in the Picardie region. This region is in the north of France. Within Picardie, Chouy is part of the Aisne department. The Aisne department is named after the Aisne River, which flows through it.
How Big is Chouy?
Chouy is not a very big place.
- It covers an area of about 20 square kilometers (which is roughly 7.7 square miles).
- In 2008, about 384 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place.
How High Up is Chouy?
The land in Chouy has different heights.
- The lowest point is 72 meters (about 236 feet) above sea level.
- The highest point reaches 191 meters (about 627 feet) above sea level.
- The average height of the commune is 173 meters (about 568 feet).
Who is in Charge?
Like all communes in France, Chouy has a mayor. The mayor helps manage the local services and represents the people who live there. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Chouy was Vincent Philipon.
Local Government
Chouy is part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group helps different communes work together on projects that benefit everyone, like managing waste or providing public transport. Chouy is part of the Ourcq et Clignon intercommunality.
