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Tronchoy
Tronchoy is located in France
Tronchoy
Tronchoy
Location in France
Tronchoy is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Tronchoy
Tronchoy
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Avallon
Canton Flogny-la-Chapelle
Area
1
6.59 km2 (2.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
162
 • Density 24.58/km2 (63.67/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89423 /89700
Elevation 123–228 m (404–748 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Tronchoy is a small and peaceful commune in central France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is located in the Yonne department. A department is a region, similar to a county in other countries. Tronchoy is known for its quiet, rural setting.

What is Tronchoy Like?

Tronchoy is a very small place. It has a population of about 162 people. This number was counted in 2006. The commune covers an area of 6.59 square kilometers. This is about 2.5 square miles.

Where is Tronchoy Located?

Tronchoy is found in the Yonne department. This department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. It is part of the Avallon arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district. It also belongs to the Flogny-la-Chapelle canton. A canton is a smaller area used for elections.

How High is Tronchoy?

The land in Tronchoy has different heights. The lowest point is 123 meters (about 403 feet) above sea level. The highest point is 228 meters (about 748 feet) above sea level. This means it has some gentle hills.

Life in Tronchoy

Life in Tronchoy is often calm and connected to nature. Many small French communes like Tronchoy are farming areas. They are surrounded by fields and forests. People living here enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Tronchoy has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They help manage the daily life of the commune. This includes things like local services and public spaces.

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