Rouvray, Yonne facts for kids
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Rouvray
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 Rouvray
Location in France
Rouvray
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Ligny-le-Châtel |
| Area
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7.59 km2 (2.93 sq mi) |
| Population
(2006)
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352 |
| • Density | 46.38/km2 (120.12/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89328 /89230
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| Elevation | 101–162 m (331–531 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Rouvray is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the central part of France. It is found within the Yonne department, which is like a county or region in France.
What is Rouvray?
Rouvray is a quiet French commune. In France, a commune is the smallest area of local government. It's similar to a town or a civil parish in other countries. These communes are important because they help manage local services and represent the people who live there.
Where is Rouvray Located?
Rouvray is situated in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. It's part of the Yonne department. The village is located about 150 kilometers (93 miles) southeast of Paris. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 101 meters (331 feet) to 162 meters (531 feet). The total area of Rouvray is about 7.59 square kilometers (2.93 square miles).
How Many People Live in Rouvray?
As of 2006, the population of Rouvray was 352 people. This makes it a very small and peaceful community. The population count helps us understand the size of the village and how many people call it home.
How is Rouvray Governed?
Like all communes in France, Rouvray is part of a larger administrative system. It belongs to the Auxerre arrondissement and the Ligny-le-Châtel canton. An arrondissement is a district, and a canton is a group of communes. These larger areas help organize local government and services across the department. The commune is led by a mayor, who is elected by the residents to manage the village's affairs.
See Also
In Spanish: Rouvray (Yonne) para niños
