Landouzy-la-Cour facts for kids
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Landouzy-la-Cour
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 Landouzy-la-Cour
Location in France
Landouzy-la-Cour
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Vervins |
| Canton | Vervins |
| Intercommunality | Thiérache du Centre |
| Area
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10.12 km2 (3.91 sq mi) |
| Population
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148 |
| • Density | 14.62/km2 (37.88/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02404 /02140
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| Elevation | 150–221 m (492–725 ft) (avg. 180 m or 590 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Landouzy-la-Cour is a small village and a commune in France. A commune is like a local government area or a small town. It is found in the region called Hauts-de-France (which used to be Picardie). This village is located in the Aisne department, which is in the northern part of France.
About Landouzy-la-Cour
Landouzy-la-Cour is a quiet place with a small population. In 2008, about 148 people lived there. The village covers an area of about 10.12 square kilometers (which is about 3.9 square miles).
The land in Landouzy-la-Cour is mostly flat, but it does have some small hills. The lowest point in the commune is 150 meters (about 492 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 221 meters (about 725 feet). The average height of the village is around 180 meters (about 590 feet).
Where is Landouzy-la-Cour Located?
Landouzy-la-Cour is in the Aisne department. This department is part of the Hauts-de-France region. It is in the north of France, not too far from the border with Belgium.
The village is also part of the Vervins arrondissement and the Vervins canton. These are ways that France divides its areas for administration.
Who Runs the Town?
Like all communes in France, Landouzy-la-Cour has a mayor. The mayor is in charge of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Landouzy-la-Cour was Claude Payan. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people.
The commune is also part of a group of towns called "Thiérache du Centre." This group works together on things like public services and development for the area.
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