Communes of the Côte-d'Or department facts for kids

Map showing the location of Côte-d'Or in France.

This article is about the many small towns and villages, called communes, in the French area known as the Côte-d'Or. France is divided into different regions, and these regions are further split into smaller areas called départements. Côte-d'Or is one of these départements.

There are 707 communes in Côte-d'Or. Each commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a parish. They handle local services for the people living there.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it as a local community with its own mayor and town council. They manage things like schools, local roads, and public services. Every part of France belongs to a commune, even tiny villages.

About Côte-d'Or

The Côte-d'Or is a département located in the eastern part of France. Its name means "Golden Slope," which might make you think of its famous vineyards. It is part of the larger Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The main city in Côte-d'Or is Dijon, which is well-known for its mustard and beautiful old buildings.

How Communes are Organized

Each commune has a special code called an INSEE code. This code is like a unique ID number for the commune. It helps keep track of all the different towns and villages in France. There is also a postal code for each commune, which helps mail get to the right place.

Some communes work together in groups called Communautés d'agglomération. For example, the Communauté d'agglomération Dijonnaise (CAD) was created in 2000. This means that Dijon and some nearby communes work together on bigger projects, like public transport or economic development.

A Glimpse of Côte-d'Or Communes

Here is a very small sample of the communes you can find in Côte-d'Or. There are many more, each with its own unique history and charm!

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Côte-d'Or para niños