Communes of the Seine-Maritime department facts for kids

Map showing where Seine-Maritime is located in France.

This article is about the communes (which are like small towns or local areas) in the Seine-Maritime department in France. A department is a bit like a county or a region in other countries. Seine-Maritime is a department located in the northern part of France. It's known for its beautiful coastline along the English Channel and its important cities like Rouen and Le Havre.

In France, a commune is the smallest area for local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council that manage things like schools, roads, and local services. There are many communes in France, and Seine-Maritime alone has 745 of them!

Some of these communes are part of larger groups called Communautés d'agglomération (Community of Agglomerations). These groups help different towns work together on big projects like public transport or waste management. Here are some of the main ones in Seine-Maritime:

• CAR (Communauté d'agglomération Rouennaise): This group is centered around the city of Rouen. It was created in 2000.
• CAH (Communauté d'agglomération Havraise): This group is around the city of Le Havre. It was created in 2001.
• CAE (Communauté d'agglomération Elbeuf-Boucle de Seine): This group is focused on the city of Elbeuf. It was created in 2000.
• CAD (Communauté d'agglomération de la région Dieppoise): This group is located around the city of Dieppe. It was created in 2003.

Below is a list of some of the communes in Seine-Maritime. Each commune has a special code called an INSEE code (which is like an identification number) and a postal code (which helps with mail delivery).

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Sena Marítimo para niños