Avenay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Avenay
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 Avenay
Location in France
Avenay
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Évrecy |
| Intercommunality | Évrecy-Orne-Odon |
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5.62 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
| Population
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406 |
| • Density | 72.24/km2 (187.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14034 /14210
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| Elevation | 35–120 m (115–394 ft) (avg. 90 m or 300 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Avenay is a small and charming commune in France. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government. It is located in the northwest part of France.
Avenay is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. It is also in the Calvados department. Departments are like counties in other countries.
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Discovering Avenay
Avenay is a quiet place with a population of about 400 people. This number was recorded in 1999. It covers an area of about 5.62 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 562 football fields!
Where is Avenay Located?
Avenay is found in the Basse-Normandie region of France. This region is known for its beautiful countryside. It is also close to the coast.
The village sits in the Calvados department. This area is famous for its apple orchards and delicious cider. Avenay is part of the Caen arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district.
How High is Avenay?
The land in Avenay is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, changes. The lowest point in Avenay is 35 meters (about 115 feet) high. The highest point reaches 120 meters (about 394 feet). The average height of the commune is 90 meters (about 295 feet).
Who Leads Avenay?
Like all communes in France, Avenay has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They help make decisions for the community.
From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Avenay was Gérard Lemoine. The mayor works with a council to manage local services. These services include things like roads and public spaces.
Avenay is also part of a group of communes. This group is called Évrecy-Orne-Odon. They work together on bigger projects.
Images for kids
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Tomb in the old Fierville Church
See also
In Spanish: Avenay para niños
