Communes of the Moselle department facts for kids

The Moselle is a département (like a county or region) in the Grand Est area of France. It's named after the Moselle River that flows through it. In France, a "commune" is the smallest kind of local government area. Think of it like a town, city, or even a small village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council that helps run things.

This article lists many of the communes found in the Moselle département. There are 730 of them in total! Each one is a unique place where people live and work.

The Moselle département is in the northeast of France.

Understanding the Communes

When you look at a list of communes, you'll often see some special codes and terms. These help people in France keep track of all the different places.

What Do the Codes Mean?

Each commune has a special code from the INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). This code is like a unique ID number for that specific town or village. It helps to identify them clearly, especially since some commune names might be similar. You'll also see a postal code, which is used for mail delivery, just like a ZIP code in other countries.

What are "Communautés d'agglomération"?

Sometimes, several communes that are close to each other decide to work together. They form something called a "Communauté d'agglomération" (pronounced: koh-myoo-noh-TAY dah-glo-may-rah-SYOHN). This is a group of towns and villages that share resources and work on projects together, like public transport or waste management. It helps them to be more efficient and stronger as a group.

Here are some of these groups in Moselle:

• CAF: Communauté d'agglomération de Forbach (created in 2003)
• CAM: Communauté d'agglomération de Metz Métropole (created in 2002)
• CAS: Communauté d'agglomération de Sarreguemines Confluences (created in 2002)
• CAT: Communauté d'agglomération Portes de France-Thionville (created in 2004)
• CAH: Communauté d'agglomération du Val de Fensch (created in 2000)

Some Communes in Moselle

Here is a small sample of the many communes in the Moselle département. Each entry shows its INSEE code, postal code, and the commune's name. Some communes are part of a Communauté d'agglomération, which is noted next to their name.

See also

• In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Mosela para niños