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Colombelles
Norman tower
Norman tower
Coat of arms of Colombelles
Coat of arms
Colombelles is located in France
Colombelles
Colombelles
Location in France
Colombelles is located in Normandy
Colombelles
Colombelles
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Caen
Canton Cabourg
Intercommunality Caen la Mer
Area
1
7.14 km2 (2.76 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
6,242
 • Density 874.2/km2 (2,264.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14167 /14460
Elevation 2–49 m (6.6–160.8 ft)
(avg. 40 m or 130 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Colombelles is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie and belongs to the Calvados department.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Colombelles has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown or shrunk:


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