Bons-Tassilly facts for kids
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Bons-Tassilly
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 Bons-Tassilly
Location in France
Bons-Tassilly
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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9.38 km2 (3.62 sq mi) |
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391 |
| • Density | 41.68/km2 (107.96/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14088 /14420
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| Elevation | 130–206 m (427–676 ft) (avg. 150 m or 490 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bons-Tassilly is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the region of Basse-Normandie and is part of the Calvados department. This charming area is known for its quiet countryside and traditional French way of life.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local council and mayor. Bons-Tassilly is one of many thousands of communes across France. Each commune helps manage local services for its residents.
Where is Bons-Tassilly?
Bons-Tassilly is located in the Basse-Normandie region. This region is famous for its history, especially its role in World War II. The commune is part of the Calvados department. Calvados is known for its beautiful landscapes and apple orchards. It's also close to the city of Caen, which is a larger urban center in the area.
Life in Bons-Tassilly
Bons-Tassilly is a small community with a population of about 391 people, based on 2008 numbers. The area covers about 9.38 square kilometers. The land here is mostly used for farming. The elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 130 meters to 206 meters. This means it has some gentle hills.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Bons-Tassilly has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor's job is to look after the daily needs of the town. This includes things like local roads, schools, and community events. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Bons-Tassilly was Michel Férey. The commune is also part of a larger group of towns called "Pays de Falaise," which helps them work together on bigger projects.
