Mesbrecourt-Richecourt facts for kids
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Mesbrecourt-Richecourt
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 Mesbrecourt-Richecourt
Location in France
Mesbrecourt-Richecourt
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Laon |
| Canton | Crécy-sur-Serre |
| Intercommunality | Pays de la Serre |
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8.98 km2 (3.47 sq mi) |
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290 |
| • Density | 32.3/km2 (83.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02480 /02270
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| Elevation | 54–113 m (177–371 ft) (avg. 65 m or 213 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Mesbrecourt-Richecourt is a small and interesting place in northern France. It is known as a commune, which is like a town or village. This commune is part of the Aisne department, located within the Picardie region.
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Discovering Mesbrecourt-Richecourt
Mesbrecourt-Richecourt is a commune in France. A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it as a local community with its own leaders.
Where is Mesbrecourt-Richecourt Located?
This commune is found in the northern part of France. It is in a region called Picardie. Regions are large areas, like states or provinces. Mesbrecourt-Richecourt is also part of the Aisne department. Departments are smaller areas within regions.
People and Land Size
In 2008, about 290 people lived in Mesbrecourt-Richecourt. This makes it a small community. The commune covers an area of 8.98 square kilometers. That's about 3.47 square miles. The land here is mostly flat, with elevations ranging from 54 meters (177 feet) to 113 meters (371 feet) above sea level.
Who Leads the Commune?
Every commune in France has a mayor. The mayor is the main leader of the town or village. From 2008 to 2014, Valérie Serin was the mayor of Mesbrecourt-Richecourt. The mayor helps manage local services and represents the people living in the commune.
Images for kids
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A robot, like those used in some modern farms near communes.
