Communes of the Haute-Corse department facts for kids
Welcome to Haute-Corse! This is one of the two departments (like a large county or region) that make up the French island of Corsica. Haute-Corse is located in the northern part of the island.
In France, a commune is the smallest way to divide up the country. Think of it like a town, city, or village. Haute-Corse has 236 of these communes! Each commune has its own local government that helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services.
Working Together: Intercommunalities
Sometimes, small communes need to work together on bigger projects. This is where intercommunalities come in. They are groups of communes that team up to share resources and work on common goals. This helps them manage things like public transport, waste collection, or economic development more easily.
As of 2018, the communes in Haute-Corse work together in these groups:
- Communauté d'agglomération de Bastia
- Communauté de communes de Calvi Balagne
- Communauté de communes du Cap Corse
- Communauté de communes de la Castagniccia-Casinca
- Communauté de communes du Centre Corse
- Communauté de communes de la Costa Verde
- Communauté de communes de Fium'Orbu Castellu
- Communauté de communes de l'Île-Rousse - Balagne
- Communauté de communes de Marana-Golo
- Communauté de communes Nebbiu - Conca d'Oro
- Communauté de communes de l'Oriente
- Communauté de communes Pasquale Paoli
Exploring the Communes of Haute-Corse
Haute-Corse is home to many interesting communes, from bustling cities to quiet villages. The largest city and the main hub of the department is Bastia. It's a busy port city with a rich history and beautiful old buildings. Another well-known commune is Calvi, famous for its stunning citadel and lovely beaches.
Each commune in Haute-Corse has a unique INSEE code (like a special ID number) and a postal code (for mail delivery). These codes help identify each specific place in France. While there are 236 communes, each one plays an important part in the life of the Haute-Corse department.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Alta Córcega para niños
