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Baron-sur-Odon
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Coat of arms of Baron-sur-Odon
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Baron-sur-Odon is located in France
Baron-sur-Odon
Baron-sur-Odon
Location in France
Baron-sur-Odon is located in Normandy
Baron-sur-Odon
Baron-sur-Odon
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Caen
Canton Évrecy
Intercommunality CU Caen la Mer
Area
1
6.43 km2 (2.48 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
842
 • Density 130.95/km2 (339.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14042 /14210
Elevation 25–112 m (82–367 ft)
(avg. 84 m or 276 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Baron-sur-Odon is a small town or village, also called a commune, in France. It is located in the northwest part of the country. This commune is part of the Basse-Normandie region. It is also found within the Calvados department.

Where is Baron-sur-Odon Located?

Baron-sur-Odon is in the Calvados department. This department is in the Basse-Normandie region of France. The closest big city is Caen.

Understanding Communes and Departments

  • A commune is like a local government area in France. It can be a city, town, or village.
  • A department is a larger area, similar to a county in some other countries. France has many departments.
  • A region is an even larger area, made up of several departments.

Facts About Baron-sur-Odon

  • The area of Baron-sur-Odon is about 6.43 square kilometers.
  • In 2010, about 842 people lived there.
  • The village is located at an elevation of about 84 meters above sea level.
  • The lowest point is 25 meters, and the highest is 112 meters.

Local Government and Administration

Baron-sur-Odon is managed by a local government. The mayor helps lead the commune.

Who is the Mayor?

The mayor of Baron-sur-Odon is Georges Laignel. He has been the mayor since 2008. His term was set to end in 2020.

What is an Arrondissement?

Baron-sur-Odon is part of the Caen arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. It is smaller than a department.

What is a Canton?

The commune also belongs to the Évrecy canton. A canton is another type of administrative area. It is usually smaller than an arrondissement.


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