Arrondissement of Bayeux facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Bayeux
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Location of Bayeux in Calvados
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Communes | 125 |
| Subprefecture | Bayeux |
| INSEE code | 141 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 952.2 km2 (367.6 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 67,775 |
| • Density | 71.177/km2 (184.348/sq mi) |
The Arrondissement of Bayeux is a special administrative area in France. You can think of it like a district or a county in other countries. It is located in the Calvados département, which is a larger region, within the Normandy region. This area is home to 6 cantons and 126 communes.
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Bayeux Arrondissement: A Glimpse into French Administration
An arrondissement in France is a way to divide a larger area, called a département, into smaller parts. This helps with local government and organization. The Arrondissement of Bayeux is one of these important divisions.
Where is Bayeux Arrondissement?
The Arrondissement of Bayeux is found in the Calvados département. This département is part of the Normandy region of France. Normandy is famous for its history, including the D-Day landings. The main town in this arrondissement is Bayeux.
What are Cantons?
Cantons are smaller administrative areas within an arrondissement. They are mainly used for organizing elections. The Arrondissement of Bayeux has six cantons.
Here are the cantons in the Arrondissement of Bayeux:
- Balleroy
- Bayeux
- Caumont-l'Éventé
- Isigny-sur-Mer
- Ryes
- Trévières
What are Communes?
Communes are the smallest administrative divisions in France. They are like towns or villages. Each commune has its own local government, led by a mayor. The Arrondissement of Bayeux has 126 communes.
Some of the communes in the Arrondissement of Bayeux include:
- Bayeux (the main town)
- Arromanches-les-Bains (famous for its role in World War II)
- Colleville-sur-Mer (home to the Normandy American Cemetery)
- Isigny-sur-Mer (known for its dairy products)
- Port-en-Bessin-Huppain (a busy fishing port)
Population and Size
In 2012, the Arrondissement of Bayeux had a population of 67,775 people. It covers an area of about 952.2 square kilometers (about 367.6 square miles). This makes it a moderately sized area in France.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Bayeux para niños
