Toucy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toucy
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 Toucy
Location in France
Toucy
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Toucy |
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34.85 km2 (13.46 sq mi) |
| Population
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2,782 |
| • Density | 79.828/km2 (206.75/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89419 /89130
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| Elevation | 177–306 m (581–1,004 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Toucy is a small town or village in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. Toucy is located in the Yonne department, right in the middle of France.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor who helps run things. Toucy is one of many communes across France.
Where is Toucy Located?
Toucy is found in the Yonne department. A department is a larger area, similar to a county or a region in other countries. The Yonne department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of central France. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and rich history.
Toucy's Place in Yonne
Toucy is part of the Auxerre arrondissement. An arrondissement is a division within a department. It also belongs to the Toucy canton, which is another way to group communes together for administrative purposes.
Quick Facts About Toucy
Toucy is a charming place with interesting facts and figures.
Size and Population
- Toucy covers an area of about 34.85 square kilometers. That's roughly 13.46 square miles.
- In 2006, about 2,782 people lived in Toucy. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.
How High is Toucy?
- The lowest point in Toucy is 177 meters (about 581 feet) above sea level.
- The highest point reaches 306 meters (about 1,004 feet) above sea level. This means the land in Toucy has some gentle hills.
