Ormes, Aube facts for kids
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Ormes
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 Ormes
Location in France
Ormes
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Aube |
| Arrondissement | Troyes |
| Canton | Arcis-sur-Aube |
| Intercommunality | Région d'Arcis-sur-Aube |
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10.14 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
| Population
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
10272 /10700
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| Elevation | 83–142 m (272–466 ft) (avg. 88 m or 289 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Ormes is a small and interesting commune located in the north-central part of France. It is part of the Aube département, which is like a county or administrative area in France.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own local government and mayor. Ormes is one of many communes that make up the Aube département.
Where is Ormes Located?
Ormes is situated in the Aube département. This area is in the Grand Est region of France. The commune covers an area of about 10.14 square kilometers (around 3.9 square miles).
Geography and Landscape
The land in Ormes is mostly flat. Its elevation ranges from 83 meters (about 272 feet) to 142 meters (about 466 feet) above sea level. The average elevation is around 88 meters (about 289 feet). This makes it a relatively low-lying area.
People and Government
Like all communes, Ormes has a population of people who live and work there. The exact number of residents changes over time.
The Mayor of Ormes
The commune is led by a mayor. The mayor is an elected official who helps manage the local services and daily life in Ormes. For example, Christian Aviat served as the mayor of Ormes from 2008 to 2014. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community.
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