Sery, Yonne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sery
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Country | France |
Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
Department | Yonne |
Arrondissement | Auxerre |
Canton | Vermenton |
Area
1
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4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi) |
Population
(2006)
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111 |
• Density | 26.06/km2 (67.5/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code |
89394 /89270
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Elevation | 117–218 m (384–715 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Sery is a small commune (a type of town or village) located in France. It is found in the Yonne department, which is in the central part of the country. Sery is known for its quiet, rural setting.
What is Sery Like?
Sery is a very small community. In 2006, only 111 people lived there. It covers an area of about 4.26 square kilometers (about 1.64 square miles). The land in Sery is mostly flat, with some gentle hills. The lowest point is 117 meters (384 feet) above sea level, and the highest point is 218 meters (715 feet).
Where is Sery Located?
Sery is part of the Auxerre arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative area in France, similar to a district. It is also part of the Vermenton canton. A canton is another administrative division, often used for elections. These divisions help organize local government and services.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It is like a local town or village with its own local government. Communes can be very large cities, like Paris, or very small villages, like Sery. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that manage daily life and services for the people living there.