La Celle-sous-Montmirail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Celle-sous-Montmirail
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Part of Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie
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 La Celle-sous-Montmirail
Location in France
La Celle-sous-Montmirail
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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5.67 km2 (2.19 sq mi) |
| Population
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104 |
| • Density | 18.34/km2 (47.51/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
02540
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| Elevation | 107–184 m (351–604 ft) (avg. 120 m or 390 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Celle-sous-Montmirail was a small village, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It was part of the Aisne department. The name "La Celle-sous-Montmirail" means "La Celle under Montmirail". This village was known for its quiet, rural setting.
On January 1, 2016, La Celle-sous-Montmirail merged with other nearby communes. It became part of a new, larger commune called Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie. This change helped to group smaller villages together for better local management.
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What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.
France has thousands of communes. Some are very large cities, while others are tiny villages like La Celle-sous-Montmirail once was. Communes are grouped into larger areas called departments.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in La Celle-sous-Montmirail changed quite a bit over the years. Keeping track of population helps us understand how a place grows or shrinks.
Here is a look at the population of La Celle-sous-Montmirail at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 98 | — |
| 1968 | 79 | −19.4% |
| 1975 | 92 | +16.5% |
| 1982 | 63 | −31.5% |
| 1990 | 82 | +30.2% |
| 1999 | 81 | −1.2% |
| 2008 | 111 | +37.0% |
As you can see, the population went up and down. In 1962, there were 98 people. By 1982, it had dropped to 63. Then, it grew again to 111 people in 2008. These changes can happen for many reasons, like people moving for jobs or families growing.
Becoming Part of Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie
The merger of La Celle-sous-Montmirail into Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie was part of a trend in France. Many smaller communes have joined together. This helps them share resources and manage services more efficiently.
Even though La Celle-sous-Montmirail is no longer a separate commune, its history and identity remain important. It is now a part of a larger community, contributing to the life of Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie.
See also
- In Spanish: La Celle-sous-Montmirail para niños
