Cormicy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cormicy
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The town hall in Cormicy
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 Cormicy
Location in France
Cormicy
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Marne | |
| Arrondissement | Reims | |
| Canton | Bourgogne | |
| Intercommunality | CU Grand Reims | |
| Area
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31.74 km2 (12.25 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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1,487 | |
| • Density | 46.849/km2 (121.34/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
51171 /51220
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Cormicy is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northeastern part of France. It is part of the Marne department. A department is like a county or a region in other countries.
On January 1, 2017, another nearby commune called Gernicourt, which was in the Aisne department, became part of Cormicy. This means Cormicy grew a bit bigger!
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it as a local town or village with its own local government. Each commune has a mayor and a town council. They help manage local services for the people living there.
Cormicy's Location
Cormicy is situated in the Marne department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. It is also famous for its vineyards, where grapes are grown to make Champagne.
Local Government in Cormicy
Cormicy is part of the Reims arrondissement. An arrondissement is a larger administrative area within a department. It is also part of the Bourgogne canton. A canton is a smaller division used for elections.
The mayor of Cormicy is Dominique Decaudin. The mayor is the head of the local government. They work to improve the town for its residents.
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