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Le Mesge
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Coat of arms of Le Mesge
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Le Mesge is located in France
Le Mesge
Le Mesge
Location in France
Le Mesge is located in Hauts-de-France
Le Mesge
Le Mesge
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Somme
Arrondissement Amiens
Canton Picquigny
Intercommunality L'Ouest d'Amiens
Area
1
8.73 km2 (3.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
173
 • Density 19.82/km2 (51.33/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
80535 /80310
Elevation 25–112 m (82–367 ft)
(avg. 73 m or 240 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Le Mesge is a small village, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Somme department, which is in the Picardie region. This area is known for its green landscapes and quiet countryside.

Discovering Le Mesge

Le Mesge is a very small place, perfect for those who enjoy peaceful village life. It has a small population and covers a modest area.

Where is Le Mesge?

Le Mesge is found in the Somme department. This department is in the Picardie region of France. Picardie is now part of a larger region called Hauts-de-France. The village is located west of Amiens, a larger city in the area.

Size and Population

According to information from 2006, Le Mesge had about 173 people living there. This makes it a very small commune. The village covers an area of about 8.73 square kilometers. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 25 meters to 112 meters.

Who Manages Le Mesge?

Like all communes in France, Le Mesge has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Le Mesge was Michel Dilly. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the village. This includes things like local services and community projects.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They work together to serve the people living there. Even tiny villages like Le Mesge are communes.

What is a Department?

A department is like a county or a larger administrative area. France has many departments. The Somme department is where Le Mesge is located. Departments help organize services across a wider area.

What is a Region?

A region is an even larger area, made up of several departments. Picardie was the region where Le Mesge was located. Now, Picardie is part of the Hauts-de-France region. Regions help with bigger plans, like economic development.

Life in a Small French Village

Life in a small commune like Le Mesge is often very different from life in a big city. It is usually quieter and more connected to nature.

Daily Life

Residents of Le Mesge likely enjoy a peaceful lifestyle. They might be involved in farming or work in nearby towns. The community is often close-knit. People know their neighbors and support local events.

Local Activities

Small communes often have local traditions and festivals. These events bring the community together. They celebrate local culture and history. While specific events for Le Mesge are not listed, it is common for such villages to have them.

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