Menades facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Menades
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 Menades
Location in France
Menades
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Avallon |
| Canton | Avallon |
| Area
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5.70 km2 (2.20 sq mi) |
| Population
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59 |
| • Density | 10.35/km2 (26.81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89248 /89450
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| Elevation | 200–302 m (656–991 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Menades is a small village in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. You can find Menades in the Yonne department. This department is located in the central part of France.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They help manage things like local services and public spaces. Menades is one of many communes in France.
Where is Menades Located?
Menades is situated in the Yonne department. This department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. The village is close to the town of Avallon. It is part of the Avallon arrondissement and canton.
Geography of Menades
Menades covers an area of about 5.70 square kilometers. That's roughly 2.2 square miles. The village is located in a hilly area. Its elevation ranges from 200 meters (about 656 feet) to 302 meters (about 991 feet) above sea level. This means it has some higher and lower parts.
Population of Menades
Menades is a very small commune. In 2006, its population was 59 people. This makes it one of the less populated areas in the Yonne department. Small communes like Menades often have a close-knit community.
