Colombiers-sur-Seulles facts for kids
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Colombiers-sur-Seulles
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 Colombiers-sur-Seulles
Location in France
Colombiers-sur-Seulles
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux | |
| Canton | Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse | |
| Intercommunality | Orival | |
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3.29 km2 (1.27 sq mi) | |
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164 | |
| • Density | 49.85/km2 (129.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14169 /14480
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| Elevation | 2–56 m (6.6–183.7 ft) (avg. 40 m or 130 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Colombiers-sur-Seulles is a small and interesting place in the northwest of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a small town or village with its own local government. This commune is part of the Calvados department, which is a bit like a county in other countries. It's also found in the region called Basse-Normandie.
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About Colombiers-sur-Seulles
Colombiers-sur-Seulles is located in the beautiful region of Normandy, famous for its history and landscapes. The commune is quite small in terms of its area, covering about 3.29 square kilometers.
Population and People
As of 2008, only about 164 people lived in Colombiers-sur-Seulles. This means it's a very quiet and peaceful place. The people who live there are called its residents.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Colombiers-sur-Seulles has a mayor who helps run the local area. The mayor is like the leader of the town. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Hervé Richard. The commune also works with other nearby towns in a group called an "intercommunality" to share services. For Colombiers-sur-Seulles, this group is called Orival.
Geography and Location
Colombiers-sur-Seulles is located in the Bayeux area. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 2 meters to 56 meters, with an average of 40 meters. This means it has some slightly hilly parts but is generally quite low-lying. The name "sur-Seulles" means "on the Seulles," which suggests it is near the Seulles river.
Images for kids
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The Saint-Vigor Church and part of the cemetery in Colombiers-sur-Seulles.
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The coat of arms for Colombiers-sur-Seulles.
