Dialan sur Chaîne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dialan sur Chaîne
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The church in Jurques
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 Dialan sur Chaîne
Location in France
Dialan sur Chaîne
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Les Monts d'Aunay |
| Intercommunality | Pré-Bocage Intercom |
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21.93 km2 (8.47 sq mi) |
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1,012 |
| • Density | 46.15/km2 (119.52/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14347 /14260
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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. | |
Dialan sur Chaîne is a small town, also called a 'commune', located in northwestern France. It's part of the Calvados area. This town was created on January 1, 2017. It was formed when two older towns, Jurques and Le Mesnil-Auzouf, joined together.
Geography of Dialan sur Chaîne
Dialan sur Chaîne is special because it shares a large natural area with nine other towns. This area is called the Bassin de la Druance. It's a huge conservation area, about 5,729 hectares big. This means it's a protected place for nature and wildlife, part of something called Natura 2000. Natura 2000 is a network of important natural sites across Europe.
Fun Places to Visit
Dialan sur Chaîne and its surrounding area offer some interesting places to explore.
Jurques Zoo
The Zoo de Jurques is a popular attraction. It covers a large area of 15 hectares, which is about the size of 37 football fields. The zoo first opened its doors in 1977. Today, it is home to more than 700 animals. You can see many different kinds of animals from all over the world here.
Ancient Stone Monument
The Dolmen dit Pierre Dialan is a very old stone structure. It is a type of dolmen, which is a prehistoric tomb or monument made from large stones. This particular dolmen dates back to the Neolithic period, also known as the New Stone Age. It was recognized as a special historical monument in 1889.
