Barou-en-Auge facts for kids
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Barou-en-Auge
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Half-timbered house
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 Barou-en-Auge
Location in France
Barou-en-Auge
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Falaise |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Falaise |
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8.35 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
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95 |
| • Density | 11.38/km2 (29.47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14043 /14620
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| Elevation | 49–116 m (161–381 ft) (avg. 66 m or 217 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Barou-en-Auge is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It's part of the Calvados department in the Normandy region. This quiet place is known for its peaceful countryside and traditional French charm.
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Discovering Barou-en-Auge
Barou-en-Auge is a type of local government area in France called a commune. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local council. It's one of many communes that make up the country.
Where is Barou-en-Auge Located?
This commune is found in the Normandy region of France. It's specifically in the Calvados department, which is similar to a county. This area is in the northwest part of the country, not far from the coast. The village sits at an elevation of about 66 meters (216 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 49 meters and its highest is 116 meters. The total area of the commune is 8.35 square kilometers (about 3.2 square miles).
Life in Barou-en-Auge
As of 2010, Barou-en-Auge was home to about 95 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. Life here is often peaceful, surrounded by the natural beauty of the French countryside. The area is part of the Pays de Falaise, which is a group of communes working together.
Who Runs Barou-en-Auge?
Like all communes in France, Barou-en-Auge has a mayor and a local council. The mayor is in charge of the daily running of the commune. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Claude Laurent. The local government helps manage things like local services and community projects for the residents.
