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Sennevoy-le-Haut
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Sennevoy-le-Haut is located in France
Sennevoy-le-Haut
Sennevoy-le-Haut
Location in France
Sennevoy-le-Haut is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Sennevoy-le-Haut
Sennevoy-le-Haut
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Avallon
Canton Cruzy-le-Châtel
Area
1
8.84 km2 (3.41 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
91
 • Density 10.29/km2 (26.66/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89386 /89160
Elevation 238–320 m (781–1,050 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sennevoy-le-Haut is a small commune (which is like a town or village) located in the Yonne department. This department is in the central part of France. It is a quiet place with a small number of residents.

Discovering Sennevoy-le-Haut

Sennevoy-le-Haut is found in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. It is part of the Avallon arrondissement and the Cruzy-le-Châtel canton. These are ways that France organizes its different areas for local government.

Geography and Landscape

The commune covers an area of about 8.84 square kilometers. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 238 meters to 320 meters. This means it has some gentle hills and valleys. The landscape around Sennevoy-le-Haut is typical of the French countryside.

Population and Community

As of 2006, Sennevoy-le-Haut had a population of 91 people. This makes it a very small and close-knit community. Small communes like this often have a strong sense of local identity.

Local Government and Life

Like all communes in France, Sennevoy-le-Haut has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor and a council work together to manage local services. These services include things like maintaining roads and local buildings. They also help with community events.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It is similar to a municipality or a local parish in other countries. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. They make decisions that affect the people living there.

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