Campigny, Calvados facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Campigny
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 Campigny
Location in France
Campigny
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Bayeux |
| Intercommunality | Bayeux |
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5.61 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
| Population
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192 |
| • Density | 34.22/km2 (88.64/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14130 /14490
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| Elevation | 38–77 m (125–253 ft) (avg. 100 m or 330 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Campigny is a small village, also known as a 'commune', located in the northwest of France. It is part of the Calvados department, which is in the Normandy region. This quiet area is home to a small number of people and is known for its peaceful countryside.
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What is Campigny?
Campigny is a commune in France. A commune is the smallest local government area in the country. Think of it like a town or village with its own local council and mayor. It helps manage local services for the people who live there.
Where is Campigny Located?
Campigny is found in the Calvados department. A department is a larger administrative area in France, similar to a county in some other countries. Calvados is known for its beautiful coastline and historical sites.
The Calvados department is part of the Normandy region. A region is an even larger area, like a state or province. Normandy is famous for its rich history, including the D-Day landings, and its delicious local products like cheese and cider. Campigny is situated in the western part of Normandy.
Geography of Campigny
Campigny covers an area of about 5.61 square kilometers (which is about 2.17 square miles). It's a relatively small area, mostly made up of countryside.
Elevation and Landscape
The land in Campigny varies in height. The lowest point is 38 meters (about 125 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 77 meters (about 253 feet). The average elevation of the commune is around 100 meters (about 328 feet). This means it has gentle hills and valleys, typical of the French countryside.
People of Campigny
As of 2014, Campigny had a population of 192 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The people who live in Campigny are called Campinois (for men) and Campinoises (for women).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Campigny has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor's job is to manage the commune's affairs, represent its people, and ensure local services run smoothly. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Campigny was Jackie Fauvel.
Campigny is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This means it works together with nearby communes on shared projects, like waste management or public transport.
