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Aure sur Mer
The church in Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
The church in Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
Aure sur Mer is located in France
Aure sur Mer
Aure sur Mer
Location in France
Aure sur Mer is located in Normandy
Aure sur Mer
Aure sur Mer
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Bayeux
Canton Trévières
Intercommunality CC Isigny-Omaha Intercom
Area
1
10.55 km2 (4.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
739
 • Density 70.05/km2 (181.42/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14591 /14520, 14710
Elevation 0–78 m (0–256 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Aure sur Mer is a small town, also known as a commune, located in France. It is found in the region called Normandy. This area is famous for its history and beautiful coastlines. Aure sur Mer is part of the Calvados department.

The town of Aure sur Mer was officially created on January 1, 2017. It was formed by combining two older towns: Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes and Russy. Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes is the main part, or "seat," of this new commune.

About Aure sur Mer

Aure sur Mer is a charming place with a small population. It covers an area of about 10.55 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small community.

Key Facts and Figures

  • Population: In 2017, about 739 people lived in Aure sur Mer.
  • Area: The town covers 10.55 square kilometers (about 4 square miles).
  • Elevation: The lowest point in Aure sur Mer is at sea level (0 meters). The highest point is 78 meters (about 256 feet) above sea level. This shows it has some varied landscape, from coastal areas to slightly higher ground.

Location and Surroundings

Aure sur Mer is located in the Calvados department. This department is known for its apple orchards and dairy farms. It also has a long coastline along the English Channel. Being a coastal place, Aure sur Mer likely enjoys views of the sea.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Aure sur Mer has its own local government. This government helps manage the town's services and daily life.

Who is the Mayor?

The mayor of Aure sur Mer is Jean Vally. He was elected to serve from 2017 to 2020. The mayor is in charge of leading the local council. They make decisions that affect the community.

Working with Other Towns

Aure sur Mer is part of a group of communes called the CC Isigny-Omaha Intercom. This group works together on bigger projects. These projects might include things like waste management or tourism. Working together helps smaller towns share resources.

See also

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