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Lucy-sur-Yonne
Lucy-sur-Yonne is located in France
Lucy-sur-Yonne
Lucy-sur-Yonne
Location in France
Lucy-sur-Yonne is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Lucy-sur-Yonne
Lucy-sur-Yonne
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Auxerre
Canton Coulanges-sur-Yonne
Area
1
8.19 km2 (3.16 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
151
 • Density 18.44/km2 (47.75/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89234 /89480
Elevation 132–210 m (433–689 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Lucy-sur-Yonne is a small and charming commune located in the beautiful Yonne department. This area is in the central part of France, known for its lovely countryside and historic towns. Lucy-sur-Yonne is a quiet place where people live close to nature.

Discovering Lucy-sur-Yonne

Lucy-sur-Yonne is a great example of a French commune. It is a small local area with its own local government. These communes are the smallest divisions of government in France. They help manage local services for the people who live there.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is like a town or a village. It is the smallest unit of local government. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They work together to manage things like schools, roads, and local events. Lucy-sur-Yonne is one of many thousands of communes across France.

Where is Lucy-sur-Yonne?

Lucy-sur-Yonne is found in the Yonne department. A department is a larger area, a bit like a county in other countries. The Yonne department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. This region is famous for its history and its delicious food. Lucy-sur-Yonne is part of the Auxerre arrondissement and the Coulanges-sur-Yonne canton. These are ways to organize the department into smaller areas for administration.

Life in Lucy-sur-Yonne

Lucy-sur-Yonne is a very small commune. In 2006, about 151 people lived there. This means it is a peaceful place with a close-knit community. The commune covers an area of about 8.19 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 800 football fields.

Nature and Landscape

The land in Lucy-sur-Yonne is quite varied. The lowest point is 132 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 210 meters. This means there are some gentle hills and valleys. The Yonne River flows nearby, giving the area its name. The river is an important part of the local landscape and history.

Quick Facts About Lucy-sur-Yonne

  • Location: Central France, in the Yonne department.
  • Population: Around 151 people (as of 2006).
  • Area: 8.19 square kilometers.
  • Elevation: From 132 meters to 210 meters above sea level.
  • Local Government: It is a commune, the smallest unit of local government in France.

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