Communes of the Deux-Sèvres department facts for kids
Welcome to Deux-Sèvres, a beautiful area in western France! This region is divided into many smaller areas called communes. Think of a commune as a local town or village, each with its own local government. This article will help you understand what communes are and how they work in Deux-Sèvres.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. It's like a city, town, or village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. These people manage local services. They handle things like schools, roads, and public spaces. There are over 30,000 communes in France.
What is a Département?
A département is a larger area, like a county or a region. Deux-Sèvres is one of France's 96 départements. It gets its name from two rivers, the Sèvre Nantaise and the Sèvre Niortaise. These rivers flow through the area. The main city in Deux-Sèvres is Niort.
Understanding the Commune List
The list below shows some of the communes in Deux-Sèvres. Each commune has a special number and a postal code.
- INSEE: This is a unique number for each commune. It's like a special ID number.
- Postal: This is the postal code. It helps mail get to the right place.
- Commune: This is the name of the town or village.
Some communes have (CAN) next to their name. This means they are part of the Communauté d'agglomération de Niort. This is a group of communes that work together. They share services and projects around the city of Niort. This group was started in the year 2000.
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There are 305 communes in Deux-Sèvres. The list above shows only a few examples. Each commune plays an important role in the daily life of its residents. They help keep the region running smoothly.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Deux-Sèvres para niños
