Villeneuve-sur-Yonne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
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Sketch of the gate to the city by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
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 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
Location in France
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Yonne |
| Arrondissement | Sens |
| Canton | Villeneuve-sur-Yonne |
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40.00 km2 (15.44 sq mi) |
| Population
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5,385 |
| • Density | 134.625/km2 (348.68/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
89464 /89500
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| Elevation | 68–206 m (223–676 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne is a town in France. It is a "commune," which is like a local area or town. You can find it in the Yonne department. This department is located in the center of France.
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About Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne is a historic town. It has a rich past and interesting buildings. The town is a great example of French life. It combines old traditions with modern living.
Where is Villeneuve-sur-Yonne?
This town is located in the Yonne department. The Yonne department is part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. This area is known for its beautiful countryside. It also has many other charming towns.
Who is in charge?
Like other towns, Villeneuve-sur-Yonne has a mayor. The mayor helps run the town. They make decisions about local services. These services include things like schools and roads. Cyril Boulleaux was the mayor from 2001 to 2008.
How big is the town?
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne covers about 40 square kilometers. This is roughly 15 square miles. In 2006, about 5,385 people lived there. The town's elevation ranges from 68 meters to 206 meters above sea level.
Images for kids
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Porch of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
See also
You can also read about Villeneuve-sur-Yonne in Spanish: Villeneuve-sur-Yonne para niños
