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Saint-Privé
Saint-Privé is located in France
Saint-Privé
Saint-Privé
Location in France
Saint-Privé is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Privé
Saint-Privé
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Auxerre
Canton Bléneau
Area
1
41.41 km2 (15.99 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
566
 • Density 13.668/km2 (35.40/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89365 /89220
Elevation 161–214 m (528–702 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Privé is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is part of the Yonne department, which is like a county or region in France.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own local government.

How Communes Work

Communes are run by a mayor and a local council. They make decisions about things like local services and public spaces. Saint-Privé is one of many communes across France.

Exploring the Yonne Department

Saint-Privé is found in the Yonne department. A department is a larger area, similar to a state or province in other countries. France has many departments.

Where is Yonne?

The Yonne department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of central France. It is known for its beautiful countryside and historic towns. Many rivers flow through this area.

France: A Country in Europe

France is a large country in Western Europe. It is famous for its history, art, and delicious food. Saint-Privé is just one small part of this amazing country.

France's Location

France shares borders with several countries, including Belgium, Germany, and Spain. It also has coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.


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