Soucy, Aisne facts for kids
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Soucy
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 Soucy
Location in France
Soucy
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Soissons |
| Canton | Villers-Cotterêts |
| Intercommunality | Villers-Cotterêts–Forêt de Retz |
| Area
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5.22 km2 (2.02 sq mi) |
| Population
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81 |
| • Density | 15.52/km2 (40.19/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02729 /02600
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| Elevation | 65–152 m (213–499 ft) (avg. 152 m or 499 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Soucy is a small village in northern France. It is known as a commune. A commune is like a local town or village area. It has its own local government.
Soucy is located in the Aisne department. This department is part of the region called Picardie. In 2008, about 81 people lived in Soucy. It is a quiet place with a long history.
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Where is Soucy Located?
Soucy is in the northern part of France. It is found in the Aisne department. This area is known for its green landscapes. It also has many small towns and villages.
Soucy's Neighbors
Soucy is surrounded by other communes. These include Cœuvres-et-Valsery to the north. Montgobert is to the east. Mortefontaine is to the south. Vierzy is to the west. These nearby places are also small French communes.
Life in Soucy
Soucy is a very small commune. It has a low population. This means it is a peaceful place to live. The people who live there are called Soucéens.
Local Government
Like all French communes, Soucy has a mayor. The mayor helps run the village. They make decisions for the community. Michel Chaudre was the mayor from 2008 to 2014. The mayor works with a local council. This council helps manage daily life in Soucy.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government in France. It is like a town or village. Each commune has a mayor and a council. They manage things like local roads and services. There are over 35,000 communes in France.
Geography of Soucy
Soucy covers an area of about 5.22 square kilometers. This is a fairly small area. The village is located at different heights.
Elevation and Landscape
The lowest point in Soucy is 65 meters above sea level. The highest point is 152 meters. This means the land is not completely flat. It has some gentle hills. The landscape around Soucy is mostly rural. It has fields and some wooded areas.
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