Venouse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Venouse
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Country | France |
Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
Department | Yonne |
Arrondissement | Auxerre |
Canton | Ligny-le-Châtel |
Area
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7.91 km2 (3.05 sq mi) |
Population
(2006)
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298 |
• Density | 37.67/km2 (97.57/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code |
89437 /89230
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Elevation | 104–181 m (341–594 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Venouse is a small place in France called a commune. It is located in the Yonne department, which is in the central part of France. Think of a department like a county or a region.
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Discovering Venouse
Venouse is a quiet and charming commune, a bit like a small town or village. It's a place where people live and work, and it has its own local government.
Where is Venouse?
Venouse is found in the Yonne department. This department is in the middle of France, known for its beautiful countryside and historic towns. Venouse is part of the Auxerre arrondissement and the Ligny-le-Châtel canton. These are ways that France organizes its local areas, helping to manage services and local government.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It's like a town or a village with its own mayor and local council. Communes can be very big cities, like Paris, or very small villages, like Venouse. They are important for managing local services such as schools, roads, and public spaces.
Facts About Venouse
Venouse covers an area of about 7.91 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 791 football fields! The land in Venouse ranges in height from 104 meters to 181 meters above sea level. In 2006, about 298 people lived in Venouse. This makes it a very small and peaceful community.