Sermizelles facts for kids
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Sermizelles
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 Sermizelles
Location in France
Sermizelles
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Avallon |
| Canton | Avallon |
| Area
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7.01 km2 (2.71 sq mi) |
| Population
(2006)
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274 |
| • Density | 39.09/km2 (101.23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89392 /89200
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| Elevation | 127–265 m (417–869 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Sermizelles is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is part of the Yonne department. Sermizelles is a quiet place, typical of many French villages, where people live and work.
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What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local area or a town. It is the smallest way that France is divided up for government. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. They help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Sermizelles is one of these many communes.
Where is Sermizelles?
Sermizelles is found in the Yonne department. This department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The area around Sermizelles has different heights, from 127 meters (about 417 feet) to 265 meters (about 869 feet) above sea level. This means it has some hills and lower areas. The commune covers an area of about 7.01 square kilometers (about 2.7 square miles).
How Many People Live There?
As of 2006, about 274 people lived in Sermizelles. This makes it a very small community. Living in a small commune often means people know each other well. It can feel like a close-knit neighborhood.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Sermizelles has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They work with a council to make decisions for the community. These decisions help improve the lives of the people in Sermizelles. They manage local budgets and public services.
See also
In Spanish: Sermizelles para niños
