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Tharoiseau
Tharoiseau is located in France
Tharoiseau
Tharoiseau
Location in France
Tharoiseau is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Tharoiseau
Tharoiseau
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Avallon
Canton Vézelay
Area
1
3.43 km2 (1.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
76
 • Density 22.16/km2 (57.4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89409 /89450
Elevation 205–344 m (673–1,129 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Tharoiseau is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the central part of France. It is found within the Yonne department, which is like a county or region in France. Tharoiseau is a quiet place, home to a small number of people.

What is Tharoiseau Like?

Tharoiseau is a very small commune. In 2006, only about 76 people lived there. The village covers an area of 3.43 square kilometers, which is not very big. It sits on land that goes from 205 meters (about 672 feet) above sea level up to 344 meters (about 1,128 feet). This means it has some hills and higher ground.

Where is Tharoiseau Located?

Tharoiseau is in the Yonne department. This department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. It is close to the town of Avallon and is part of the Vézelay canton, which is a smaller administrative area. Being in central France means it's away from the coast and surrounded by the country's beautiful landscapes.

How is Tharoiseau Governed?

Like all communes in France, Tharoiseau has its own local government. A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. It is managed by a mayor and a local council. These leaders help make decisions for the village, like managing local services and looking after the community. Tharoiseau is part of the Avallon arrondissement, which is a larger administrative area led by a sub-prefect.

History of Tharoiseau

While specific details about Tharoiseau's long history are not widely known, many small French villages like it have roots going back hundreds of years. They often started as farming communities. Life in these villages would have been simple, focused on agriculture and local traditions. Today, Tharoiseau remains a peaceful, rural community.


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