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Viel-Arcy
Viel-Arcy is located in France
Viel-Arcy
Viel-Arcy
Location in France
Viel-Arcy is located in Hauts-de-France
Viel-Arcy
Viel-Arcy
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Aisne
Arrondissement Soissons
Canton Braine
Intercommunality Val de l'Aisne
Area
1
6.59 km2 (2.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
178
 • Density 27.01/km2 (69.96/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
02797 /02160
Elevation 44–180 m (144–591 ft)
(avg. 78 m or 256 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Viel-Arcy is a small village in northern France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or district. Viel-Arcy is located in the Aisne department, which is part of the Picardie region. This area is in the northern part of France.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They help manage the daily life of the people living there.

Where is Viel-Arcy Located?

Viel-Arcy is in the Aisne department. This department is in the Picardie region of France. Picardie is known for its green landscapes and historical sites. Viel-Arcy is situated in the north of France, not too far from the city of Soissons.

Facts About Viel-Arcy

Viel-Arcy is a very small commune. In 2008, about 178 people lived there. The village covers an area of about 6.59 square kilometers. That's roughly 2.5 square miles.

The highest point in Viel-Arcy is 180 meters (about 590 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 44 meters (about 144 feet). The average elevation is 78 meters (about 256 feet).

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Viel-Arcy has a mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Maurice Denisart. The mayor helps to lead the local government. They work to make decisions for the community. Viel-Arcy is also part of a larger group of communes. This group is called Val de l'Aisne. They work together on bigger projects.

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