Paroy-sur-Tholon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paroy-sur-Tholon
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The town hall in Paroy-sur-Tholon
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 Paroy-sur-Tholon
Location in France
Paroy-sur-Tholon
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Sens |
| Canton | Charny |
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4.21 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
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(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89289 /89300
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| Elevation | 78–205 m (256–673 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Paroy-sur-Tholon is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is part of the Yonne department.
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What is Paroy-sur-Tholon?
Paroy-sur-Tholon is a quiet French commune. The name "sur-Tholon" means "on the Tholon," which refers to the Tholon River that flows nearby. This river is a small tributary of the Yonne River.
Where is Paroy-sur-Tholon Located?
This commune is found in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of central France. It is specifically located in the Yonne department. The nearest larger city is Sens, which is the main town of its arrondissement.
How Many People Live Here?
Paroy-sur-Tholon is a small community. As of Jan. 2021, its population is Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). people. This makes it a very peaceful place to live.
What is a French Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own local council and a mayor who helps manage the area. There are thousands of communes across France, from very small villages like Paroy-sur-Tholon to large cities like Paris.
Local Government and the Mayor
Like all communes in France, Paroy-sur-Tholon has a local government. The main building for this government is the town hall, or mairie in French. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are responsible for managing the commune's daily affairs, such as public services, local rules, and representing the community.
See also
In Spanish: Paroy-sur-Tholon para niños
