Joux-la-Ville facts for kids
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Joux-la-Ville
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 Joux-la-Ville
Location in France
Joux-la-Ville
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Avallon |
| Canton | L'Isle-sur-Serein |
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43.81 km2 (16.92 sq mi) |
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1,189 |
| • Density | 27.140/km2 (70.29/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89208 /89440
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| Elevation | 183–339 m (600–1,112 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Joux-la-Ville is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the central part of France. It is found in the Yonne department, which is a specific area within the country.
About Joux-la-Ville
Joux-la-Ville is a type of local government area in France called a commune. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local leaders. In 2006, about 1,189 people lived in Joux-la-Ville.
Where is Joux-la-Ville?
This commune is located in the Yonne department. The Yonne department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. It's known for its beautiful countryside and historical sites.
Joux-la-Ville is situated in the Avallon arrondissement and the L'Isle-sur-Serein canton. These are smaller administrative divisions that help organize the different parts of the department.
Geography and Landscape
Joux-la-Ville covers an area of about 43.81 square kilometers (which is about 16.9 square miles). The land here has different heights, ranging from 183 meters (about 600 feet) to 339 meters (about 1,112 feet) above sea level. This means it has some hills and valleys, making the landscape interesting.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Joux-la-Ville has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government and helps manage the town's services and daily life for its citizens. They work to make sure the community runs smoothly.
