Ablon facts for kids
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Ablon
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 Ablon
Location in France
Ablon
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Honfleur |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Honfleur |
| Area
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12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,175 |
| • Density | 98/km2 (254/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14001 /14600
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| Elevation | 0–118 m (0–387 ft) (avg. 98 m or 322 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Ablon is a small and charming town (called a commune in France). It is located in the beautiful Basse-Normandie region, which is in the northwest part of France. Ablon is part of the Calvados department.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is like a small town or village in France. It's the smallest way that France is divided up for local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council that helps run things for the people living there.
Where is Ablon Located?
Ablon is found in the Basse-Normandie region of France. Regions are like big areas, similar to states or provinces in other countries. Basse-Normandie is known for its green landscapes and history. Ablon is also part of the Calvados department. Departments are smaller than regions and are named after natural features, like rivers or mountains. Calvados is famous for its apple cider and beautiful coastline.
People and Government
Ablon is home to about 1,175 people (as of 2008). The mayor of Ablon is Xavier Canu, who was elected to lead the town from 2008 to 2014. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the town's services and make decisions for the community.
Images for kids
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The Church of Saint-Pierre
See also
In Spanish: Ablon para niños
