Amayé-sur-Orne Facts for Kids

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Amayé-sur-Orne

Commune

The Town Hall

Coat of arms

Amayé-sur-Orne

Location in France

Amayé-sur-Orne

Location in Normandy

Country

Évrecy

Vallées de l'Orne et de l'Odon

Area

5.29 km² (2.04 sq mi)

Population

(2014)

988

• Density

186.77/km² (483.7/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

14006 /14210

Elevation

7–109 m (23–358 ft)
(avg. 50 m or 160 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Amayé-sur-Orne is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the Normandy region, within the Calvados department. This charming place is home to nearly 1,000 people.

What is a Commune?
Where is Amayé-sur-Orne Located?
- Geography and Surroundings
Life in Amayé-sur-Orne
- Community and Local Services
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What is a Commune?

A commune is like a small local area or town in France. It has its own local government. This government helps manage things like schools and local services. Amayé-sur-Orne is one of many communes in France.

Where is Amayé-sur-Orne Located?

Amayé-sur-Orne is in the Calvados department. This department is part of the Normandy region. Normandy is famous for its history and beautiful countryside. The town is close to the city of Caen.

Geography and Surroundings

The name "Amayé-sur-Orne" means "Amayé on the Orne." This tells us the town is located near the Orne River. The area around the town is mostly countryside. It has a mix of hills and valleys. The elevation ranges from 7 to 109 meters above sea level. This makes for varied and interesting landscapes.

Life in Amayé-sur-Orne

Life in Amayé-sur-Orne is typical of a small French town. The town has a Town Hall, which is called the Mairie. This is where the local government works. The mayor, Sylvain Colino, helps lead the town. There is also a church, the Church of Notre-Dame. It is an important part of the community.

Community and Local Services

The people of Amayé-sur-Orne are part of a larger group of communes. This group works together on shared projects. This helps improve services for everyone. The town is a quiet place to live. It offers a peaceful environment.