Cricqueville-en-Auge facts for kids
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Cricqueville-en-Auge
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 Cricqueville-en-Auge
Location in France
Cricqueville-en-Auge
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Cabourg |
| Intercommunality | Pays d'Auge dozuléen |
| Area
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6.79 km2 (2.62 sq mi) |
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183 |
| • Density | 26.95/km2 (69.80/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14203 /14430
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| Elevation | 3–127 m (9.8–416.7 ft) (avg. 20 m or 66 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Cricqueville-en-Auge is a small place in France. It is called a commune, which is like a town or village. You can find it in the region called Basse-Normandie. This region is in the northwest part of France.
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What is Cricqueville-en-Auge?
Cricqueville-en-Auge is a very small commune. It is located in the Calvados department. A department is like a county or a smaller area within a region.
Where is it Located?
This commune is in the northwest of France. It's part of the beautiful Normandy area. Normandy is known for its green countryside and rich history.
How Big is it?
Cricqueville-en-Auge covers an area of about 6.79 square kilometers. That's not very big! In 2008, only about 183 people lived there. This makes it a very quiet and peaceful place.
What is the Land Like?
The land in Cricqueville-en-Auge is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 3 meters to 127 meters. This means there are some hills and lower areas, making the landscape interesting.
How is it Governed?
Like all communes in France, Cricqueville-en-Auge has its own local government.
The Mayor
The head of the commune is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Cricqueville-en-Auge was Jean L'Hostis. The mayor helps manage the commune and its services for the people who live there.
Working with Other Communes
Cricqueville-en-Auge is also part of something called "Pays d'Auge dozuléen." This is a group of communes that work together. They share resources and services to make things better for everyone in the area. It's like several small towns teaming up for common goals.
See also
In Spanish: Cricqueville-en-Auge para niños
