Espins facts for kids
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A general view of Espins
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 Espins
Location in France
Espins
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Thury-Harcourt |
| Intercommunality | Suisse Normande |
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4.58 km2 (1.77 sq mi) |
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250 |
| • Density | 54.6/km2 (141.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14248 /14220
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| Elevation | 90–186 m (295–610 ft) (avg. 150 m or 490 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Espins is a small and charming commune (which is like a town or village) located in the beautiful northwest of France. It's part of the region called Basse-Normandie and belongs to the Calvados department.
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About Espins: A Small French Village
Espins is a quiet place with a small population. In January 2019, about 250 people lived there. The village covers an area of 4.58 square kilometers (which is about 1.77 square miles).
Where is Espins Located?
Espins is found in the Calvados department. This department is in the Basse-Normandie region of France. It's close to the city of Caen. The village is also part of the arrondissement of Caen and the canton of Thury-Harcourt.
How High is Espins?
The land in Espins is quite varied. The lowest point in the commune is 90 meters (about 295 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 186 meters (about 610 feet). The average elevation of the village is around 150 meters (about 492 feet).
Who is in Charge of Espins?
Like all communes in France, Espins has a mayor who leads the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Espins was Jean-Marc Ernatus. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the village and its services for the people living there. Espins is also part of a group of communes called "Suisse Normande," which helps them work together on bigger projects.
