Montigny-la-Resle facts for kids
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Montigny-la-Resle
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 Montigny-la-Resle
Location in France
Montigny-la-Resle
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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16.19 km2 (6.25 sq mi) |
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632 |
| • Density | 39.04/km2 (101.10/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89265 /89230
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| Elevation | 127–287 m (417–942 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Montigny-la-Resle is a small commune located in the Yonne department in the center of France. It is a quiet place where people live and work, just like a small town or village.
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What is Montigny-la-Resle?
Montigny-la-Resle is a type of local government area in France called a commune. Think of it like a small town or district. It has its own local government and a specific area of land. There are thousands of communes all over France.
Where is Montigny-la-Resle Located?
This commune is found in the Yonne department. The Yonne department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. Montigny-la-Resle is also part of the Auxerre arrondissement and the Ligny-le-Châtel canton, which are ways France organizes its local areas.
How Big is Montigny-la-Resle?
The area of Montigny-la-Resle is about 16.19 square kilometers (or about 6.25 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,600 football fields! The land here has different heights, from 127 meters (about 417 feet) to 287 meters (about 942 feet) above sea level. This means it has some higher and lower parts.
How Many People Live There?
According to information from 2006, about 632 people lived in Montigny-la-Resle. This makes it a small community where many people might know each other. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.
Local Government in Montigny-la-Resle
Like all communes in France, Montigny-la-Resle has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services, schools, and roads.
Who is the Mayor?
The leader of a commune's government is called the mayor. The mayor is elected by the people who live in the commune. They work to make decisions that help the community. While the infobox doesn't list the current mayor, every commune has one.
