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Jasseines
Jasseines is located in France
Jasseines
Jasseines
Location in France
Jasseines is located in Grand Est
Jasseines
Jasseines
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Aube
Arrondissement Bar-sur-Aube
Canton Chavanges
Intercommunality Chavengeois
Area
1
16.29 km2 (6.29 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
148
 • Density 9.09/km2 (23.53/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
10175 /10330
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Jasseines is a small commune located in the north-central part of France. It is part of the Aube département, which is like a county or administrative area in France. Jasseines is known for its quiet, rural setting.

Exploring Jasseines

Jasseines is a charming place in the French countryside. It is part of the Bar-sur-Aube arrondissement and the Chavanges canton. These are smaller administrative divisions that help organize local government and services.

Geography and Size

Jasseines covers an area of about 16.29 square kilometers (about 6.3 square miles). This makes it a relatively small commune. The land here is mostly flat, with an average elevation of 109 meters (about 358 feet) above sea level. This elevation is measured from the lowest point to the highest point within the commune's borders.

People and Population

According to a census taken in 1999, Jasseines had a population of 148 people. This means it is a very small community, often called a village. The people who live in Jasseines are called Jasseinois.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Jasseines has its own local government. A mayor leads the commune and helps manage its daily affairs. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Jasseines was Guy Pichon. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community. Jasseines is also part of an "intercommunality" called Chavengeois. This means it works together with nearby communes on shared projects and services, like waste management or public transportation.

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