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Lor is located in France
Lor
Lor
Location in France
Lor is located in Hauts-de-France
Lor
Lor
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Aisne
Arrondissement Laon
Canton Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne
Intercommunality Champagne Picarde
Area
1
8.87 km2 (3.42 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
122
 • Density 13.75/km2 (35.62/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
02440 /02190
Elevation 72–130 m (236–427 ft)
(avg. 86 m or 282 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Lor is a small community, known as a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the region called Picardie, which is in the Aisne department.

Discovering Lor

Lor is a quiet place in France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. It helps manage the area and its people.

Where is Lor?

Lor is situated in the Picardie region. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes and history. The Aisne department is one of the areas that make up the Picardie region. Lor is located in the northern part of France.

Lor's Location Details

The exact coordinates for Lor are 49.531389 degrees North and 4.050278 degrees East. This helps people find it on a map. The village sits at an elevation of about 86 meters (282 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in Lor is 72 meters, and the highest is 130 meters.

Who Manages Lor?

Like all communes in France, Lor has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, Didier Feron was the mayor of Lor. Mayors are chosen by the people to lead their community. They help make decisions for the town.

Working Together: Intercommunality

Lor is also part of a group called "Champagne Picarde." This is an "intercommunality," which means several communes work together on certain projects. They might share services like waste collection or public transport. This helps smaller towns get more done by combining their resources.

Lor's Size and People

Lor is a small commune in terms of both its size and population.

How Big is Lor?

The total area of Lor is 8.87 square kilometers (about 3.42 square miles). This makes it a relatively small area.

How Many People Live in Lor?

According to a count in 1999, Lor had a population of 122 people. This shows it is a very small community. The population count helps the government understand how many people live in an area.

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