Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises
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A general view of Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises
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 Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises
Location in France
Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Lisieux |
| Intercommunality | CA Lisieux Normandie |
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13.68 km2 (5.28 sq mi) |
| Population
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604 |
| • Density | 44.15/km2 (114.35/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14194 /14290
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| Elevation | 90–201 m (295–659 ft) (avg. 110 m or 360 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises is a small commune (which is like a local town or village area) located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie and belongs to the department of Calvados.
About Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises
Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises is a quiet place with a small population. In 2008, about 604 people lived there. The commune covers an area of 13.68 square kilometers. Its name, "les-Deux-Églises," means "the two churches," which suggests it might have had two important churches in its history.
Where is Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises Located?
This commune is found in the Calvados department, which is known for its beautiful countryside and historical sites, especially related to World War II. Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises is situated in a part of France that has rolling hills. The land here ranges in height from 90 meters (about 295 feet) to 201 meters (about 659 feet) above sea level. The average height is around 110 meters (about 360 feet).
Local Government and Leadership
Like all communes in France, Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises has a local government that manages its daily affairs. The head of this government is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises was Georges Piel. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community, such as managing public services and local projects.
