Communes of the Haute-Marne department facts for kids

A map showing the location of Haute-Marne in France.

This article is about the many towns and villages, called communes, in the Haute-Marne département in France. A département is like a county or a larger administrative area in France. Haute-Marne has 433 of these communes!

Discovering Haute-Marne's Communes

Haute-Marne is a beautiful area in the northeast of France. It's known for its green landscapes and forests. Like all parts of France, Haute-Marne is divided into smaller areas called communes. Think of a commune as a local town or village, each with its own local government.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest way France divides its land for local government. Each commune has a mayor and a town council. They help manage local services like schools, roads, and public spaces. Communes can be big cities or tiny villages.

What is a Département?

A département is a larger area, bigger than a commune but smaller than a region. France has 96 départements, and Haute-Marne is one of them. The département government helps coordinate things across all the communes within its borders. It's like a middle layer of government.

How Communes Are Identified

Every commune in France has special numbers to identify it.

• INSEE Code: This is a unique number given by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). It's like a special ID number for each commune.
• Postal Code: This is the number you use when sending mail to a place. It helps the post office know where to deliver letters and packages.

Haute-Marne has a lot of communes, 433 to be exact! Each one has its own unique character and history. Some are well-known, while others are small and quiet.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Alto Marne para niños