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Mailly-la-Ville
Mailly-la-Ville is located in France
Mailly-la-Ville
Mailly-la-Ville
Location in France
Mailly-la-Ville is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Mailly-la-Ville
Mailly-la-Ville
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Auxerre
Canton Vermenton
Area
1
23.79 km2 (9.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
609
 • Density 25.599/km2 (66.30/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89237 /89270
Elevation 116–295 m (381–968 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Mailly-la-Ville is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the central part of France. It is found in the Yonne department.

About Mailly-la-Ville

Mailly-la-Ville is a quiet place in the French countryside. It is known for its peaceful environment. Many people enjoy visiting or living in small French communes like this one.

Where is Mailly-la-Ville?

This commune is in the Yonne department. The Yonne department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of central France. It is not far from the city of Auxerre.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is like a local town or village. It is the smallest unit of local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They help manage the daily life of the town.

Facts and Figures

Mailly-la-Ville has some interesting facts about its size and population. These details help us understand the commune better.

Size and Population

Mailly-la-Ville covers an area of about 23.79 square kilometers. That's roughly 9.19 square miles. In 2006, about 609 people lived there. This makes it a small community.

How High is it?

The land in Mailly-la-Ville varies in height. The lowest point is 116 meters (about 381 feet) above sea level. The highest point is 295 meters (about 968 feet) above sea level. This means it has some hills and valleys.

Government and Administration

Like all places in France, Mailly-la-Ville is part of a larger system of government. This helps organize services for its citizens.

Local Government

Mailly-la-Ville is part of the Auxerre arrondissement. An arrondissement is a group of communes. It helps manage local services. It is also part of the Vermenton canton. A canton is another way to group communes, often for elections.

Who is in Charge?

The commune of Mailly-la-Ville has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They work with a council to make decisions for the town. These decisions help improve the lives of the people living there.

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