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Villeroy
Villeroy is located in France
Villeroy
Villeroy
Location in France
Villeroy is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Villeroy
Villeroy
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Country France
Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Department Yonne
Arrondissement Sens
Canton Chéroy
Area
1
7.10 km2 (2.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
281
 • Density 39.58/km2 (102.51/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89466 /89100
Elevation 145–196 m (476–643 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Villeroy is a small town, also known as a commune, located in central France. It is part of the Yonne department.

About Villeroy

Villeroy is a quiet place in the French countryside. It is known for its peaceful setting. Like many communes in France, it has its own local government.

Where is Villeroy?

Villeroy is found in the Yonne department. This department is in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. It is located southeast of Paris.

How Many People Live There?

As of 2006, Villeroy had a population of 281 people. This makes it a very small community. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a town or a village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They manage local services for the people who live there.

Geography of Villeroy

Villeroy covers an area of about 7.10 square kilometers. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 145 meters to 196 meters. This means it has some gentle hills.

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