Cisery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cisery
|
|
|---|---|
|
Part of Guillon-Terre-Plaine
|
|
 Cisery
Location in France
Cisery
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
|
|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Avallon |
| Canton | Chablis |
| Commune | Guillon-Terre-Plaine |
| Area
1
|
4.70 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| Population
(2019)
|
57 |
| • Density | 12.13/km2 (31.41/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
89420
|
| Elevation | 207–258 m (679–846 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Cisery is a small former commune located in the Yonne department in north-central France. It is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government.
On January 1, 2019, Cisery joined with other nearby communes to form a new, larger commune called Guillon-Terre-Plaine. This means Cisery no longer exists as a separate commune but is now a part of this bigger administrative area.
Contents
Understanding Communes in France
A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. Think of it like a local town or village area. Each commune has its own local government, usually led by a mayor.
There are thousands of communes across France, from very large cities to tiny villages. They handle local services like schools, roads, and town planning.
What is a Department?
France is divided into larger areas called departments. The Yonne department is where Cisery was located. Departments are bigger than communes and help manage services across a wider area.
Each department has its own council that makes decisions for the region. They work together with the national government and the local communes.
Cisery's Location and Size
Cisery is situated in the Yonne department. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
The village is located at coordinates 47.5117 degrees north and 4.0619 degrees east. It's in the north-central part of France.
How Big Was Cisery?
Cisery was quite a small place. In 2019, it had a population of just 57 people. This makes it one of the smaller communes in France before its merger.
Its total area was about 4.70 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 700 football fields!
Elevation of the Area
The land in Cisery is not completely flat. Its lowest point is 207 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 258 meters above sea level.
This difference in height means there are gentle hills and valleys in the area.
The Merger into Guillon-Terre-Plaine
In recent years, many small communes in France have decided to merge. This means they combine to form a new, larger commune.
Cisery merged into Guillon-Terre-Plaine on January 1, 2019. This merger helps the new, larger commune to share resources and provide services more efficiently.
Why Communes Merge
Communes often merge for several reasons. It can help them save money by sharing administrative costs. It also allows them to have more power when applying for government funding for projects.
For residents, it can mean better access to services or facilities that a very small commune might not be able to afford on its own.
