Messon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Messon
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 Messon
Location in France
Messon
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Aube | |
| Arrondissement | Troyes | |
| Canton | Aix-en-Othe | |
| Intercommunality | CA Troyes Champagne Métropole | |
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11.49 km2 (4.44 sq mi) | |
| Population
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466 | |
| • Density | 40.56/km2 (105.04/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
10240 /10190
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| Elevation | 151–250 m (495–820 ft) (avg. 156 m or 512 ft) |
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Messon is a small commune located in the north-central part of France. A commune is like a local town or village area. Messon is part of the Aube département, which is similar to a county or district.
About Messon
Messon is found in the Grand Est region of France. It is a quiet place with a small population. In January 2019, about 466 people lived there. The area of Messon is about 11.49 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small community.
Location and Geography
Messon is situated in the Troyes arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. The commune's elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 151 meters to 250 meters. The average elevation is around 156 meters.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Messon has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune. From 2008 to 2014, Jean-Michel Framery was the mayor of Messon. The commune is also part of a larger group called the CA Troyes Champagne Métropole. This group helps different communes work together on projects like public transport or waste management.
