Cernay, Calvados facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cernay
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 Cernay
Location in France
Cernay
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Orbec |
| Intercommunality | Orbiquet |
| Area
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5.82 km2 (2.25 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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109 |
| • Density | 18.73/km2 (48.51/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14147 /14290
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| Elevation | 144–201 m (472–659 ft) (avg. 184 m or 604 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Cernay is a small place in France. It is called a commune. Think of a commune like a small town or village.
Cernay is located in the northwest part of France. It is in the Basse-Normandie region. A region is like a big area, similar to a state or province. Cernay is also part of the Calvados department. A department is a smaller area within a region, like a county.
About Cernay
Cernay is a very small commune. It has a population of about 109 people. This number was counted in 1999. It means not many people live there.
Where is Cernay?
Cernay is found in the Calvados department. This department is known for its beautiful countryside. It is also close to the coast of Normandy.
How Big is Cernay?
The commune of Cernay covers an area of 5.82 square kilometers. This is about 2.25 square miles. It is a small area compared to bigger cities.
The land in Cernay is not flat. Its elevation changes quite a bit. The lowest point is 144 meters (472 feet) above sea level. The highest point is 201 meters (659 feet) above sea level. The average elevation is 184 meters (604 feet).
Who Leads Cernay?
Like all communes in France, Cernay has a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the local government. They help manage the commune and its services. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Cernay was Geneviève Wassner.
Cernay is part of a group of communes called Orbiquet. This group works together on certain things. For example, they might share services like trash collection.
