Ly-Fontaine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ly-Fontaine
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The town hall of Ly-Fontaine
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 Ly-Fontaine
Location in France
Ly-Fontaine
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Quentin |
| Canton | Ribemont |
| Intercommunality | Vallée de l'Oise |
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3.47 km2 (1.34 sq mi) |
| Population
(2008)
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108 |
| • Density | 31.12/km2 (80.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02446 /02440
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| Elevation | 65–100 m (213–328 ft) (avg. 90 m or 300 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Ly-Fontaine is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is a quiet place where people live and work together.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or village that manages its own local affairs. Ly-Fontaine is one of many communes across the country.
Where is Ly-Fontaine Located?
Ly-Fontaine is found in the Aisne department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area within a region. Aisne is part of the Picardie region, which is in the northern area of France. Its exact location is 49°44′07″N 3°18′31″E / 49.7353°N 3.3086°E.
Who Manages Ly-Fontaine?
Like all communes, Ly-Fontaine has a mayor who helps run the village. The mayor is a local leader who makes decisions for the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Ly-Fontaine was Gaëtan de Vulder.
How Big is Ly-Fontaine?
Ly-Fontaine is a very small commune. In 2008, about 108 people lived there. The total area of the village is about 3.47 square kilometers. This means it's a cozy and close-knit community. The land in Ly-Fontaine is mostly flat, with elevations ranging from 65 meters to 100 meters above sea level.
See Also
In Spanish: Ly-Fontaine para niños
