Fontenelle-en-Brie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fontenelle-en-Brie
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Part of Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie
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 Fontenelle-en-Brie
Location in France
Fontenelle-en-Brie
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Château-Thierry |
| Canton | Condé-en-Brie |
| Commune | Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie |
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8.47 km2 (3.27 sq mi) |
| Population
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217 |
| • Density | 25.62/km2 (66.36/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
02540
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| Elevation | 188–222 m (617–728 ft) (avg. 212 m or 696 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Fontenelle-en-Brie was a small village, also known as a "commune," located in northern France. It was part of the Aisne department. The name Fontenelle-en-Brie means "Fontenelle in Brie," referring to the Brie region where it is found.
On January 1, 2016, Fontenelle-en-Brie joined with other nearby villages to form a new, larger commune called Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie. This means it is no longer a separate commune on its own.
Where is Fontenelle-en-Brie?
Fontenelle-en-Brie is located in the northern part of France. It is in the Aisne department, which is a region known for its history and beautiful countryside. The village is situated in the Brie region, which is famous for its cheese.
The village is about 212 meters (around 695 feet) above sea level. Its area covers about 8.47 square kilometers (about 3.27 square miles).
How Many People Lived There?
The number of people living in Fontenelle-en-Brie changed over the years. Here is a look at its population at different times:
- In 1962, there were 189 people.
- By 1975, the population had gone down to 161 people.
- In 1999, it started to grow again, reaching 171 people.
- By 2008, there were 184 people living in the village.
- The last recorded population before it merged was 217 people in 2021.
See also
In Spanish: Fontenelle-en-Brie para niños
