Beaumais facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beaumais
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 Beaumais
Location in France
Beaumais
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Morteaux-Coulibœuf |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Falaise |
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10.73 km2 (4.14 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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164 |
| • Density | 15.28/km2 (39.59/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14053 /14620
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| Elevation | 47–83 m (154–272 ft) (avg. 60 m or 200 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Beaumais is a small and quiet commune located in the northwest of France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a small town or village. Beaumais is known for its peaceful countryside and close-knit community.
What is Beaumais?
Beaumais is a type of administrative division in France. It is a local area with its own local government. This government helps manage things like roads, schools, and local services for the people who live there.
Where is Beaumais?
Beaumais is found in the region called Basse-Normandie. This region is in the northwestern part of France. It is also part of the department named Calvados. Departments are like smaller areas within a region.
Life in Beaumais
According to a count in 1999, about 164 people live in Beaumais. This makes it a very small and quiet place. The people who live here are part of a close community.
The local leader of Beaumais is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Colette Hunou. The mayor helps make decisions for the commune and represents its people.
How Big is Beaumais?
Beaumais covers an area of about 10.73 square kilometers. This is roughly 4.14 square miles. The land in Beaumais is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, changes. The lowest point is 47 meters (about 154 feet) high. The highest point reaches 83 meters (about 272 feet). The average elevation is around 60 meters (about 197 feet).
