Bellengreville, Calvados facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bellengreville
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 Bellengreville
Location in France
Bellengreville
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Troarn |
| Intercommunality | Val ès dunes |
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10.15 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
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1,529 |
| • Density | 150.64/km2 (390.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14057 /14370
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| Elevation | 6–73 m (20–240 ft) (avg. 70 m or 230 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bellengreville is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie and the department named Calvados. Think of a commune like a local district or a small municipality.
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What is Bellengreville Like?
Bellengreville is a lovely place in the French countryside. It covers an area of about 10 square kilometers (around 4 square miles). In 2008, about 1,529 people lived there. The town sits at an elevation of about 70 meters (230 feet) above sea level. This means it's not too high up, but it's not right on the coast either.
Where is Bellengreville Located?
Bellengreville is found in the Calvados department. This department is in the Basse-Normandie region of France. It's close to the city of Caen, which is a larger city in the area. The coordinates for Bellengreville are 49.1256 degrees north and 0.21 degrees west. This helps you find it on a map!
Who Runs Bellengreville?
Like all communes in France, Bellengreville has a mayor who helps run the town. The mayor is like the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Bellengreville was Dominique Piat. The mayor and the local council make decisions about things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Bellengreville is also part of a group of communes called "Val ès dunes," which work together on bigger projects.
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War memorial
See also
In Spanish: Bellengreville (Calvados) para niños
