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Étréham
Church of Étréham, 19th century
Church of Étréham, 19th century
Étréham is located in France
Étréham
Étréham
Location in France
Étréham is located in Normandy
Étréham
Étréham
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Bayeux
Canton Trévières
Intercommunality Trévières
Area
1
4.24 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
233
 • Density 54.95/km2 (142.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14256 /14400
Elevation 12–68 m (39–223 ft)
(avg. 37 m or 121 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Étréham is a small village, also known as a commune, located in France. It is found in the northwest part of the country. This charming place is part of the Calvados department. It used to be in the region called Basse-Normandie, which is now part of a larger region in France.

Exploring Étréham: A French Commune

Étréham is a great example of a French commune. A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own local government.

What is a Commune?

A commune is a local area with a mayor and a town council. They make decisions for the people living there. Étréham is one of many thousands of communes in France. These small areas help manage local services.

Local Government in Étréham

The mayor of Étréham, like mayors in other communes, helps run the village. They work on things like local roads and public services. This system helps keep communities organized.

Where is Étréham Located?

Étréham is in the Calvados department. This department is in the Normandy region of France. Normandy is famous for its beautiful countryside and history.

Geography of Étréham

Étréham is a small area, covering about 4.24 square kilometers. It has a varied landscape, with elevations from 12 to 68 meters above sea level. This makes for interesting views around the village.

Life in a Small French Village

Living in a commune like Étréham offers a quiet lifestyle. Villages like this often have a strong community feel. People know their neighbors and local traditions are important.

Population of Étréham

Étréham is a very small commune in terms of population. In 1999, only 233 people lived there. This means it's a peaceful place, far from busy city life.

History of Étréham

Like many villages in Normandy, Étréham has a long history. The region has seen many important events over centuries. The church in Étréham, built in the 19th century, shows some of this history.

Architecture in Étréham

The church of Étréham is an important building in the village. It shows the style of architecture common in the 19th century. Many small French villages have beautiful old churches.

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