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Ly-Fontaine
The town hall of Ly-Fontaine
The town hall of Ly-Fontaine
Ly-Fontaine is located in France
Ly-Fontaine
Ly-Fontaine
Location in France
Ly-Fontaine is located in Hauts-de-France
Ly-Fontaine
Ly-Fontaine
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Aisne
Arrondissement Saint-Quentin
Canton Ribemont
Intercommunality Vallée de l'Oise
Area
1
3.47 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
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
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.

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 / 49.7353; 3.3086.

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.

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