Saint-Martin-d'Ordon facts for kids
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Saint-Martin-d'Ordon
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 Saint-Martin-d'Ordon
Location in France
Saint-Martin-d'Ordon
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Sens |
| Canton | Saint-Julien-du-Sault |
| Area
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10.17 km2 (3.93 sq mi) |
| Population
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289 |
| • Density | 28.42/km2 (73.60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89353 /89330
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| Elevation | 126–197 m (413–646 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Martin-d'Ordon is a small village and a local government area called a commune in central France. It is located in the Yonne department, which is like a county or region, and is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté administrative region.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. Think of it like a town or a village with its own local government. Each commune has a mayor and a council that make decisions for the people living there. Saint-Martin-d'Ordon is one of many communes across France.
Where is Saint-Martin-d'Ordon Located?
Saint-Martin-d'Ordon is found in the northern part of the Yonne department. It's in the central area of France, not too far from larger cities. The village is surrounded by the beautiful French countryside, often with fields and forests. Its exact location can be found using its coordinates: 48.0242 degrees North and 3.1764 degrees East.
How High is Saint-Martin-d'Ordon?
The land in Saint-Martin-d'Ordon isn't completely flat. The lowest point in the commune is about 126 meters (around 413 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches about 197 meters (around 646 feet). This means there are some gentle hills and varying landscapes within the area.
How Many People Live There?
As of 2006, about 289 people lived in Saint-Martin-d'Ordon. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The population number helps us understand the size of the village and how many people call it home.
How Big is the Area?
The total area of the commune of Saint-Martin-d'Ordon is 10.17 square kilometers (about 3.93 square miles). This area includes the village itself and the surrounding land, such as farms and natural spaces.
Local Government and Administration
Even though it's a small commune, Saint-Martin-d'Ordon is part of larger administrative areas. It belongs to the arrondissement of Sens and the canton of Saint-Julien-du-Sault. These larger divisions help organize services and government functions for many communes together.
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