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Voyenne
Voyenne is located in France
Voyenne
Voyenne
Location in France
Voyenne is located in Hauts-de-France
Voyenne
Voyenne
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Aisne
Arrondissement Laon
Canton Marle
Intercommunality Pays de la Serre
Area
1
13.97 km2 (5.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
283
 • Density 20.26/km2 (52.47/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
02827 /02250
Elevation 66–136 m (217–446 ft)
(avg. 72 m or 236 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Voyenne is a small town, also called a commune, located in the north of France. It is part of the Aisne department and the region called Hauts-de-France.

What is a French Commune?

In France, a commune is like a local government area. It's the smallest way France is divided up for managing things. Think of it like a town or a village with its own local leaders.

Voyenne's Location and Size

Voyenne is in the northern part of France. It is found in the Aisne department. A department is a larger area, a bit like a county in other countries. The Aisne department is part of the Hauts-de-France region. A region is an even bigger area, like a state or province.

Voyenne covers an area of about 13.97 square kilometers. That's about 5.4 square miles. It's a small place with a population of around 283 people as of 2008.

People and Local Government

The people who live in Voyenne are called its residents. They are part of the local community.

Who Leads Voyenne?

Like all communes in France, Voyenne has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are chosen by the people who live there. The mayor helps make decisions for the town. For example, they might help with local services or community projects.

Georges Carpentier was the mayor of Voyenne from 2008 to 2014. The mayor works with a local council to manage the commune.

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