Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department facts for kids

Map showing the location of Meurthe-et-Moselle in France.

Welcome to Meurthe-et-Moselle, a department in the northeastern part of France! This area is made up of many smaller towns and villages, which are called communes. Think of a commune like a local town or district, each with its own local government. Meurthe-et-Moselle has 594 of these communes.

Some of these communes are part of a special group called a Communauté urbaine (pronounced: Koh-myoo-noh-TAY oor-BAHN). This is like a big city community where several towns work together on things like public transport and planning. For example, the Grand Nancy Urban Community was formed in 1995, bringing together Nancy and its nearby towns.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. It's like a local town or village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They manage things like schools, local roads, and public services for the people living there.

How Communes are Identified

Every commune in France has a special number called an INSEE code. This code is like a unique ID for each town. It helps keep track of all the different places. There's also a Postal code for each commune, which is used for sending mail.

The Many Communes of Meurthe-et-Moselle

Meurthe-et-Moselle is home to many communes, from small villages to larger towns. Each one has its own history and unique features. For example, Nancy is a big city and an important commune in the department. Other communes might be smaller, but they are all important parts of the region.

See also

• Departments of France
• Communes of France
• Meurthe-et-Moselle