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Ronssoy
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 Ronssoy
Location in France
Ronssoy
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| Arrondissement | Péronne |
| Canton | Roisel |
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7.53 km2 (2.91 sq mi) |
| Population
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554 |
| • Density | 73.57/km2 (190.55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
80679 /80740
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| Elevation | 100–147 m (328–482 ft) (avg. 149 m or 489 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Ronssoy is a small commune located in northern France. It is part of the Somme department in the Picardie region. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government.
Where is Ronssoy Located?
Ronssoy is found in the northern part of France. It is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) north of a larger town called Saint-Quentin. The D6 road runs through the commune, making it easy to travel to and from Ronssoy.
The Somme department is known for its history, especially from World War I. Picardie is a region in France, similar to a state or province in other countries.
People Living in Ronssoy
According to information from 2006, about 554 people lived in Ronssoy. The number of people living in a commune can change over time. The people who live in Ronssoy are called its residents.
How Ronssoy is Governed
Like all communes in France, Ronssoy has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor is an elected official who helps manage the daily life of the commune. They work on things like local services and community projects.
