Combray facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Combray
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 Combray
Location in France
Combray
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Thury-Harcourt |
| Intercommunality | Suisse Normande |
| Area
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4.51 km2 (1.74 sq mi) |
| Population
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130 |
| • Density | 28.8/km2 (74.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14171 /14220
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| Elevation | 88–230 m (289–755 ft) (avg. 187 m or 614 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Combray is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. This charming place is found within the department of Calvados.
What is Combray?
Combray is a small French commune. A commune is like a local town or village area. It has its own local government. The people living there are part of its community.
Where is Combray Located?
Combray is in the Calvados department. This department is in the Basse-Normandie region. This area is in the northwest part of France. It is known for its green landscapes.
Life in Combray
As of 1999, about 130 people lived in Combray. This makes it a very small and quiet place. The mayor, Daniel Margueritte, helps lead the community. He was elected to serve from 2008 to 2014. Combray is also part of a group of towns called Suisse Normande. This group works together on different projects.
Facts About Combray
Combray covers an area of about 4.51 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 450 football fields! The land in Combray is not flat. Its elevation ranges from 88 meters to 230 meters above sea level. The average elevation is 187 meters.
