Cahagnolles facts for kids
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Cahagnolles
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 Cahagnolles
Location in France
Cahagnolles
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Balleroy |
| Intercommunality | Balleroy Le Molay-Littry |
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7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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177 |
| • Density | 24.69/km2 (63.94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14121 /14490
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| Elevation | 83–139 m (272–456 ft) (avg. 30 m or 98 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Cahagnolles is a small village in France. It is located in the Calvados department. This area is in the northwest part of France. It used to be part of the Lower Normandy region.
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What is Cahagnolles?
Cahagnolles is known as a commune in France. A commune is like a small town or village. It has its own local government.
Where is Cahagnolles Located?
Cahagnolles is in the Calvados department. This department is part of the Normandy region. Normandy is famous for its history and beautiful countryside. Cahagnolles is found in the northwest of France.
How Big is Cahagnolles?
Cahagnolles is a very small place.
- Its area is about 7.17 square kilometers. That's about 2.77 square miles.
- In 1999, only 177 people lived there.
- The land in Cahagnolles is between 83 and 139 meters above sea level. That's about 272 to 456 feet high.
Who Leads Cahagnolles?
Like all communes in France, Cahagnolles has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Cahagnolles was Michel Léger. Mayors help manage the daily life of the village. They work on things like local services and community projects.
What is an Arrondissement and Canton?
Cahagnolles belongs to larger areas called an arrondissement and a canton.
- An arrondissement is a type of administrative division. Cahagnolles is in the Bayeux arrondissement.
- A canton is a smaller division. Cahagnolles is in the Balleroy canton.
These divisions help organize how the government works across France.
What is Intercommunality?
Cahagnolles is part of an "intercommunality" group. This means it works with nearby communes. They team up for things like waste management or public transport. Cahagnolles is part of the Balleroy Le Molay-Littry group. This helps small villages share resources and services.
