Castine-en-Plaine facts for kids
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Castine-en-Plaine
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 Castine-en-Plaine
Location in France
Castine-en-Plaine
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Évrecy |
| Intercommunality | CU Caen la Mer |
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8.23 km2 (3.18 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,707 |
| • Density | 207.41/km2 (537.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14538 /14540
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| Elevation | 29–92 m (95–302 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Castine-en-Plaine (pronounced "kas-TEEN ahn PLEN") is a small town, called a commune, located in the Calvados area of northwestern France. Its name means Limestone in Plain, which tells us a bit about the local land. This commune was created on January 1, 2019. It was formed by joining three older communes: Hubert-Folie, Rocquancourt, and Tilly-la-Campagne.
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What is Castine-en-Plaine?
Castine-en-Plaine is a part of the Calvados department. A department is like a county or a region in other countries. It helps manage local services. The commune is also part of the Normandy region, which is famous for its history.
Location and Geography
This commune is found in a flat area, as its name "in Plain" suggests. It has a mix of open fields and some small hills. The lowest point is 29 meters (about 95 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 92 meters (about 302 feet). The total area of Castine-en-Plaine is 8.23 square kilometers (about 3.18 square miles).
Population and People
As of 2021, about 1,707 people live in Castine-en-Plaine. The people who live here are called Castinois (for men) and Castinoises (for women). The population numbers help the local government plan for schools and other services.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Castine-en-Plaine has a local government. This government helps run the town.
The Mayor
The current mayor of Castine-en-Plaine is Florence Bouchard. She was elected in 2020 and will serve until 2026. The mayor is in charge of many things. These include local services, public safety, and representing the commune.
Working Together
Castine-en-Plaine is part of a larger group called CU Caen la Mer. This group brings together several communes. They work together on bigger projects. These projects might include public transport, waste management, or economic development. This cooperation helps all the towns in the area.
History of the Commune
The commune of Castine-en-Plaine is quite new. It was officially created on January 1, 2019.
How it was Formed
Before 2019, Castine-en-Plaine did not exist as one commune. Instead, there were three separate communes:
These three decided to merge into one. This merger helps them share resources and manage their area more efficiently. It also allows them to have a stronger voice in regional decisions.
