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Fay-lès-Marcilly is located in France
Fay-lès-Marcilly
Fay-lès-Marcilly
Location in France
Fay-lès-Marcilly is located in Grand Est
Fay-lès-Marcilly
Fay-lès-Marcilly
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Aube
Arrondissement Nogent-sur-Seine
Canton Saint-Lyé
Intercommunality Orvin et Ardusson
Area
1
5.76 km2 (2.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
106
 • Density 18.40/km2 (47.66/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
10146 /10290
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Fay-lès-Marcilly is a very small village, also known as a commune, located in the Aube area of north-central France. It's a quiet place with a small number of residents.

About Fay-lès-Marcilly

Fay-lès-Marcilly is part of the Aube département, which is like a county or administrative area in France. This department is located in the Champagne-Ardenne region, a larger area known for its beautiful countryside.

Where is Fay-lès-Marcilly?

This tiny commune is situated in the middle of France. It's found in the Nogent-sur-Seine arrondissement and the Saint-Lyé canton. These are smaller administrative divisions that help organize the country. The village sits at an elevation of about 162 meters (around 531 feet) above sea level.

How Many People Live There?

According to information from 2008, Fay-lès-Marcilly had a population of only 106 people. This makes it a very small and close-knit community. The total area of the commune is about 5.76 square kilometers (around 2.22 square miles).

Who Leads the Village?

Like all communes in France, Fay-lès-Marcilly has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Fay-lès-Marcilly was Gérard Flogny. The mayor helps manage the village, its services, and represents its people.

What is Intercommunality?

Fay-lès-Marcilly is part of a group of communes called "Orvin et Ardusson." This is an example of "intercommunality." It means that several small villages work together on shared services. This could include things like waste collection, water supply, or even schools. Working together helps these small communities share resources and get things done more efficiently.

French Administrative Divisions

France is divided into different types of areas to help manage the country.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. Think of it as a town or a village. There are thousands of communes across France, and they are the basic units of local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council.

What is a Department?

A département is a larger area, similar to a county in some other countries. France has 96 departments in its mainland. Each department has its own local government that handles things like roads, schools, and social services. Fay-lès-Marcilly is in the Aube department.

What is a Region?

A region is the largest administrative division in France. It's made up of several departments. The region handles broader planning and economic development. Fay-lès-Marcilly is in the Champagne-Ardenne region, which is famous for its sparkling wine.

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