Aubigny-en-Plaine is a commune in the [[Côte-d'Or]] department in the [[Bourgogne-Franche-Comté]] region of eastern [[France]].
Overview Located approximately 25 kilometers (16 miles) southeast of [[Dijon]], the departmental capital, Aubigny-en-Plaine is situated in the heart of the [[Saône River|Saône]] plain, which gives it the "en-Plaine" (meaning "in the plain") suffix to distinguish it from other French communes named Aubigny. It is a rural commune characterized by its agricultural landscape.
Geography The commune covers an area of 6.34 square kilometers (2.45 sq mi). Its territory is predominantly flat, typical of the Saône plain. It is bordered by several other small communes.
Administration Aubigny-en-Plaine is part of the [[Arrondissement of Beaune|arrondissement of Beaune]] and the [[Canton of Genlis|canton of Genlis]]. Administratively, it falls under the jurisdiction of the [[Prefecture (France)|prefecture]] of Côte-d'Or, located in Dijon.
Demographics As of the most recent population estimates, Aubigny-en-Plaine has a modest population, typical of many small rural French communes. The population tends to be stable or experience slight fluctuations over time.
Etymology The name "Aubigny" is of Gallo-Roman origin, likely deriving from Albiniacum or Albaniacum, meaning "domain of Albinus" or "domain of Albanus," referring to a local landowner in Roman Gaul. The "en-Plaine" suffix, as mentioned, clearly indicates its geographical setting within a plain, contrasting it with potentially hilly or other topographical features of other "Aubigny" locations.