Neuville-sur-Ailette facts for kids
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Neuville-sur-Ailette
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 Neuville-sur-Ailette
Location in France
Neuville-sur-Ailette
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Laon |
| Canton | Craonne |
| Intercommunality | Chemin des Dames |
| Area
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4.45 km2 (1.72 sq mi) |
| Population
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86 |
| • Density | 19.33/km2 (50.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02550 /02860
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| Elevation | 77–178 m (253–584 ft) (avg. 87 m or 285 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Neuville-sur-Ailette is a small commune in France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. It is located in the Aisne department, which is part of the region called Picardie. You can find Neuville-sur-Ailette in the northern part of France.
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Where is Neuville-sur-Ailette?
Neuville-sur-Ailette is situated in the Aisne department. This department is part of the Picardie region in northern France. It's a quiet place, surrounded by the French countryside.
Local Divisions
France is divided into different areas to help with local government. Neuville-sur-Ailette is part of:
- The arrondissement of Laon. An arrondissement is a larger administrative area.
- The canton of Craonne. A canton is a smaller area, often grouping several communes together.
Who is in Charge?
Like any town or village, Neuville-sur-Ailette has a local leader.
- The mayor of Neuville-sur-Ailette is Manon Dumoulin.
- She served as mayor from 2001 to 2008. The mayor helps manage the daily life and services of the commune.
Working Together
Neuville-sur-Ailette is also part of a group of communes called "Chemin des Dames." This is a type of "intercommunality," which means several communes work together on shared projects. This helps them manage things like public services or local development more effectively.
How Many People Live There?
Neuville-sur-Ailette is a very small commune.
- In 2008, its population was 86 people. This makes it one of the smaller communities in France.
How Big is Neuville-sur-Ailette?
The commune covers a small area.
- Its total area is about 4.45 square kilometers (which is about 1.7 square miles).
- The land in Neuville-sur-Ailette is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 77 meters (about 253 feet) to 178 meters (about 584 feet). The average elevation is 87 meters (about 285 feet).
