Largny-sur-Automne facts for kids
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Largny-sur-Automne
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The town hall and church of Largny-sur-Automne
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 Largny-sur-Automne
Location in France
Largny-sur-Automne
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Soissons |
| Canton | Villers-Cotterêts |
| Intercommunality | Villers-Cotterêts–Forêt de Retz |
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9.53 km2 (3.68 sq mi) |
| Population
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239 |
| • Density | 25.08/km2 (64.95/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02410 /02600
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| Elevation | 67–218 m (220–715 ft) (avg. 124 m or 407 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Largny-sur-Automne is a small and charming commune located in the northern part of France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is found in the Aisne department, which is part of the region called Hauts-de-France. This area used to be known as Picardy.
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Discover Largny-sur-Automne
Largny-sur-Automne is a quiet place in the French countryside. It is home to about 239 people, based on numbers from 2008. The name "Automne" in its title comes from a small river that flows nearby. This river is called the Automne.
Where is Largny-sur-Automne?
This commune is located in the Aisne department. The Aisne department is in the north of France. It is part of the larger Hauts-de-France region. The nearest big town is Soissons. Largny-sur-Automne is also close to the Villers-Cotterêts area.
Geography and Nature
Largny-sur-Automne covers an area of about 9.53 square kilometers. This is roughly 3.68 square miles. The land here has different heights. The lowest point is 67 meters (220 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 218 meters (715 feet). The average height of the commune is 124 meters (407 feet). The Automne river adds to the natural beauty of the area.
Local Government and Life
Like all communes in France, Largny-sur-Automne has its own local government. This government helps manage the daily life of the residents. The mayor is the main leader of the commune. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean Saumont. The town hall, shown in the image, is where the local government works. It is often a central building in French communes.
The commune is part of a larger group called an "intercommunality." This group helps different communes work together on shared services. Largny-sur-Automne is part of the Villers-Cotterêts–Forêt de Retz intercommunality. This helps them manage things like waste or public transport.
