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Subligny
Subligny is located in France
Subligny
Subligny
Location in France
Subligny is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Subligny
Subligny
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Sens
Canton Sens-Ouest
Area
1
7.88 km2 (3.04 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
497
 • Density 63.07/km2 (163.35/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89404 /89100
Elevation 110–201 m (361–659 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Subligny is a small commune, which is like a town or village, located in the Yonne department in the central part of France. It's a quiet place where people live and work.


What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local government area, similar to a township or a small municipality in other countries. Each commune has its own mayor and local council that manage things like local services, schools, and roads for the people living there.

Where is Subligny?

Subligny is found in the Yonne department. The Yonne department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in France. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and rich history. Subligny is located in the northern part of the Yonne department, not too far from the city of Sens.

How Many People Live There?

According to information from 2006, about 497 people lived in Subligny. This makes it a very small community. Small communes like Subligny often have a close-knit feel, where neighbors know each other well.

Geography of Subligny

Subligny covers an area of about 7.88 square kilometers (which is about 3 square miles). The land in Subligny is not completely flat. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 110 meters (about 361 feet) at its lowest point to 201 meters (about 659 feet) at its highest point. This means there are some gentle hills and valleys in the area.

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