Villeneuve-les-Genêts facts for kids
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Villeneuve-les-Genêts
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 Villeneuve-les-Genêts
Location in France
Villeneuve-les-Genêts
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre |
| Canton | Bléneau |
| Area
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24.69 km2 (9.53 sq mi) |
| Population
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320 |
| • Density | 12.96/km2 (33.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89462 /89350
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| Elevation | 171–218 m (561–715 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Villeneuve-les-Genêts is a small and charming commune located in the beautiful Yonne department in the central part of France. Think of a commune like a small town or village with its own local government.
What is Villeneuve-les-Genêts?
Villeneuve-les-Genêts is a type of local area in France called a commune. It's like a small community or town. Each commune has its own mayor and local council that helps run things. This system helps manage local services and make decisions for the people living there.
Where is it Located?
This commune is found in the Yonne department. The Yonne department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, which is in the center of France. It's known for its lovely countryside, forests, and rivers. Villeneuve-les-Genêts is situated in a peaceful area, surrounded by nature.
People and Size
According to the 2006 population count, about 320 people lived in Villeneuve-les-Genêts. This makes it a very small and quiet place. The total area of the commune is about 24.69 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a few large parks put together. The land here is also quite varied in height, ranging from 171 meters (about 561 feet) to 218 meters (about 715 feet) above sea level. This means it has some gentle hills and valleys.
How is it Governed?
Like all communes in France, Villeneuve-les-Genêts is part of a larger administrative system. It belongs to the Auxerre arrondissement and the Bléneau canton.
- An arrondissement is a group of several cantons.
- A canton is a group of several communes.
These larger groups help organize things like elections and public services across wider areas. The mayor of Villeneuve-les-Genêts is the main leader for the commune, working to improve life for its residents.
