Maligny, Yonne facts for kids
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Maligny
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 Maligny
Location in France
Maligny
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Ligny-le-Châtel |
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22.28 km2 (8.60 sq mi) |
| Population
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754 |
| • Density | 33.842/km2 (87.65/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89242 /89800
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| Elevation | 115–262 m (377–860 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Maligny is a small town, or "commune," located in the center of France. It's part of the Yonne department, which is like a county or administrative area in France. Maligny is known for its quiet, rural setting.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government and a mayor who helps manage the town's daily life. Maligny is one of many communes that make up the Yonne department.
Where is Maligny?
Maligny is found in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. It's located in the northern part of the Yonne department, not far from the city of Auxerre. The area around Maligny has varying heights, from about 115 meters (377 feet) to 262 meters (860 feet) above sea level. This means it has some gentle hills and valleys.
People of Maligny
In 2006, about 754 people lived in Maligny. This makes it a small community where people likely know each other well. The total area of the commune is about 22.28 square kilometers (8.6 square miles).
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