Prusy, Aube facts for kids
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Prusy
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 Prusy
Location in France
Prusy
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Aube |
| Arrondissement | Troyes |
| Canton | Les Riceys |
| Intercommunality | Chaourçois |
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3.95 km2 (1.53 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
10309 /10210
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Prusy is a small area in the north-central part of France. It is known as a commune. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. Prusy is located in a larger area called the Aube département. A département is similar to a county or a state in other countries.
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About Prusy
Prusy is a quiet place in the Aube département. It is part of the Grand Est region of France. The people who live in Prusy are called Prussiens.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it as a town or village with its own mayor and local council. These local governments help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. France has many thousands of communes, from very large cities to tiny villages like Prusy.
Where is Prusy Located?
Prusy is found in the southern part of the Aube département. It is close to the city of Troyes, which is the main city of Aube. The area around Prusy is mostly countryside, with fields and small forests.
Geography of Prusy
Prusy covers an area of about 3.95 square kilometers. This is roughly 1.5 square miles. The highest point in Prusy is about 288 meters (945 feet) above sea level. This makes it a fairly flat area, typical of many parts of rural France.
Local Government in Prusy
Like all communes in France, Prusy has a mayor and a local council. The mayor is in charge of the commune's daily operations. They also represent the commune in larger government meetings. The mayor of Prusy from 2008 to 2014 was Jean-Louis Millard. The local council helps make decisions for the community.
Intercommunality
Prusy is also part of a group called "Chaourçois." This is an example of "intercommunality." It means that Prusy works together with other nearby communes. They share resources and services. This helps smaller communes like Prusy manage things more efficiently. For example, they might work together on waste collection or public transport.
Population of Prusy
The number of people living in Prusy is quite small. The population changes over time, but it is usually a very small community. You can find the exact population number and when it was last counted in the infobox at the top of this page. Small communes like Prusy often have a close-knit community feel.
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A view of Prusy, showing its rural setting.
