Les Ormes, Yonne facts for kids
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Les Ormes
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 Les Ormes
Location in France
Les Ormes
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Aillant-sur-Tholon |
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8.55 km2 (3.30 sq mi) |
| Population
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271 |
| • Density | 31.70/km2 (82.09/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89281 /89110
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| Elevation | 165–238 m (541–781 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Les Ormes is a small and charming commune (which is like a town or village) located in the Yonne department. This department is in the central part of France. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
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What is Les Ormes?
Les Ormes is a commune in France. A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village with its own local government.
Where is Les Ormes Located?
Les Ormes is found 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 historic towns.
How Many People Live There?
According to the 2006 census, about 271 people lived in Les Ormes. This makes it a very small commune. Small communes often have a close-knit community feel.
What is the Area Like?
The commune of Les Ormes covers an area of 8.55 square kilometers. Its elevation ranges from 165 meters to 238 meters above sea level. This means it has some gentle hills.
Local Government and Administration
Like all communes in France, Les Ormes has its own local government. This government helps manage local services and make decisions for the community.
What is a Mayor?
The head of a commune's government is called the mayor. The mayor is elected by the people who live in the commune. They are responsible for things like local services, public safety, and representing the commune.
What is an Arrondissement and Canton?
Les Ormes is part of the Auxerre arrondissement. An arrondissement is a larger administrative area within a department. It also belongs to the Aillant-sur-Tholon canton. Cantons are smaller divisions used for elections.
