Estissac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Estissac
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Country | France | |
Region | Grand Est | |
Department | Aube | |
Arrondissement | Troyes | |
Canton | Aix-en-Othe | |
Intercommunality | CA Troyes Champagne Métropole | |
Area
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25.66 km2 (9.91 sq mi) | |
Population
(Jan. 2019)
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1,851 | |
• Density | 72.14/km2 (186.83/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
INSEE/Postal code |
10142 /10190
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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. |
Estissac is a small town, also called a commune, located in the north-central part of France. It is part of the Aube département, which is like a county or region in other countries. Estissac is known for its quiet, rural setting.
About Estissac
Estissac is a charming commune in the Aube department of France. It's a place where people live and work, just like a small town or village. The word "commune" is used in France to describe these local areas.
Location and Geography
Estissac is situated in the Grand Est region of France. It's about 137 meters (around 450 feet) above sea level. The commune covers an area of about 25.66 square kilometers (nearly 10 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized commune in terms of land area.
Population
As of January 2019, about 1,851 people lived in Estissac. This number helps us understand how many residents call Estissac home. The population count is important for local planning and services.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Estissac has its own local government. The head of this government is the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and its services for the people living there. From 2008 to 2014, Annie Duchene was the mayor of Estissac. The commune is also part of a larger group of communes called the "CA Troyes Champagne Métropole." This group works together on bigger projects.
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See also
In Spanish: Estissac para niños