Maizery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maizery
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Part of Colligny-Maizery
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 Maizery
Location in France
Maizery
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Moselle | |
| Arrondissement | Metz | |
| Canton | Le Pays Messin | |
| Commune | Colligny-Maizery | |
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3.16 km2 (1.22 sq mi) | |
| Population
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178 | |
| • Density | 56.33/km2 (145.9/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
57530
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| Elevation | 230–291 m (755–955 ft) (avg. 240 m or 790 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Maizery (pronounced "mez-ree") was a small village and a former commune in the Moselle area of north-eastern France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or parish. In 2019, about 178 people lived there. On June 1, 2016, Maizery joined with another village, Colligny, to create a new, larger commune called Colligny-Maizery.
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What is a French Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it as a local town or village with its own local government. Each commune has a mayor and a town council. They make decisions about local services, like schools, roads, and public spaces.
How Communes Work in France
France has many communes, over 30,000 of them! Some are very large cities, while others are tiny villages like Maizery was. Even small communes have their own mayor and council. This system helps local people have a say in how their area is run.
The Role of the Mayor and Council
The mayor is the head of the commune's government. They are elected by the people living there. The mayor and the council work together to manage the commune's budget. They also organize local events and ensure public services are working well.
Maizery's Merger: Becoming Colligny-Maizery
In 2016, Maizery merged with the nearby commune of Colligny. This created a new, larger commune called Colligny-Maizery. Mergers like this happen for several reasons.
Why Communes Merge
- Better Services: Smaller communes might not have enough money or people to offer all the services their residents need. By merging, they can combine their resources. This allows them to provide better public services, like better schools or more efficient waste collection.
- Saving Money: Running a commune costs money. When two or more communes merge, they can share administrative costs. This means they might only need one town hall or one set of administrative staff. This saves taxpayer money.
- Stronger Voice: A larger commune often has more influence. It can get more funding from the national government. It also has a stronger voice when dealing with regional or national issues.
- Population Changes: Sometimes, a commune's population might shrink over time. Merging with a neighbor can help keep the area active and prevent it from becoming too isolated.
Life After the Merger
After the merger, the residents of Maizery became part of the new Colligny-Maizery commune. While Maizery no longer exists as a separate administrative unit, its history and identity remain important to the people who live there. The merger aims to improve life for everyone in the combined area.
