Bourguébus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bourguébus
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 Bourguébus
Location in France
Bourguébus
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Bourguébus |
| Intercommunality | Plaine Sud de Caen |
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5.52 km2 (2.13 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,074 |
| • Density | 194.57/km2 (503.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14092 /14540
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| Elevation | 40–73 m (131–240 ft) (avg. 50 m or 160 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bourguébus is a small town, also known as a commune, located in northwest France. It is part of the Basse-Normandie region and the Calvados department.
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About Bourguébus
Bourguébus is a quiet place with a population of 1,074 people, based on a count from 1999. It covers an area of about 5.52 square kilometers (which is about 2.13 square miles). The town sits at an elevation of around 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 40 meters (131 feet), and its highest point is 73 meters (240 feet).
Where is Bourguébus?
This commune is found in the Calvados department. This department is in the Basse-Normandie region of France. It is located in the northwestern part of the country. Bourguébus is also part of the Caen arrondissement and the Bourguébus canton.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area. It is the smallest division of local government. Think of it as a town or a village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor who leads the local government.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Bourguébus is Michel Aubey. He was elected to this role for the term from 2008 to 2014. The mayor is in charge of running the town's daily affairs. This includes things like local services and public works.
Working Together: Intercommunality
Bourguébus is part of something called "Plaine Sud de Caen." This is an example of "intercommunality." It means that several communes work together on certain projects. They might share services like waste collection or public transport. This helps them to be more efficient and provide better services for everyone.
