Mergey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mergey
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 Mergey
Location in France
Mergey
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Aube |
| Arrondissement | Troyes |
| Canton | Creney-près-Troyes |
| Intercommunality | CA Troyes Champagne Métropole |
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15.01 km2 (5.80 sq mi) |
| Population
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695 |
| • Density | 46.30/km2 (119.92/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
10230 /10600
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| Elevation | 91–196 m (299–643 ft) (avg. 99 m or 325 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Mergey is a small commune located in the Aube département in the north-central part of France. It is a quiet place where people live and work, just like a town or village in other countries.
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Mergey: A French Village
Mergey is a type of local government area in France called a commune. It is like a small town or village with its own local leaders. Mergey is found in the Grand Est region of France. This region is in the northeastern part of the country.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is similar to a township or a small municipality. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local services and public spaces. There are many thousands of communes across France.
Where is Mergey Located?
Mergey is situated in the Aube department. This department is known for its beautiful countryside. The village is close to the city of Troyes. Mergey's elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 91 to 196 meters. The average elevation is about 99 meters. It covers an area of about 15 square kilometers. This is roughly 5.8 square miles.
People and Governance
As of 2012, Mergey had a population of 695 people. This makes it a small community. The people who live in Mergey are called its residents.
The Mayor's Role
The mayor is the main leader of a commune. From 2008 to 2014, Serge Saunois was the mayor of Mergey. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune. They work with a local council to make decisions. These decisions affect the people living in Mergey.
Mergey is also part of a larger group of communes. This group is called the Communauté d'agglomération Troyes Champagne Métropole. This means Mergey works with nearby towns on bigger projects. These projects might include public transport or waste management.
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See also
In Spanish: Mergey para niños
