Quenne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quenne
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 Quenne
Location in France
Quenne
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Auxerre-Est |
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8.72 km2 (3.37 sq mi) |
| Population
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462 |
| • Density | 52.98/km2 (137.22/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89319 /89290
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| Elevation | 125–298 m (410–978 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Quenne is a small town in France. It is known as a commune in French. Quenne is located in the Yonne department. This department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. You can find Quenne in the central part of France.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a small town or village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Quenne is one of many communes in France.
Where is Quenne Located?
Quenne is in the Yonne department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area. The Yonne department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Regions are even larger areas, similar to states or provinces. This region is famous for its beautiful countryside and history.
The Yonne Department
The Yonne department is named after the Yonne River. This river flows through the area. The main city in the Yonne department is Auxerre. Quenne is quite close to Auxerre. The department has many small towns and villages, just like Quenne.
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region is in eastern France. It was formed in 2016 by combining two older regions: Burgundy (Bourgogne) and Franche-Comté. This region is known for its history, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes. It has forests, rivers, and hills.
Life in Quenne
Quenne is a small community. In 2006, about 462 people lived there. Small communes like Quenne often have a quiet, peaceful way of life. People might know their neighbors well. The local government works to make life good for everyone in the town.
