Grainville-Langannerie facts for kids
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Grainville-Langannerie
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The Polish cemetery in Grainville-Langannerie
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 Grainville-Langannerie
Location in France
Grainville-Langannerie
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Thury-Harcourt |
| Intercommunality | Le Cingal |
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5.32 km2 (2.05 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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706 |
| • Density | 132.71/km2 (343.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14310 /14190
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| Elevation | 101–175 m (331–574 ft) (avg. 120 m or 390 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Grainville-Langannerie is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. This area is known for its green landscapes and history.
The commune is found within the Calvados department. Departments are like counties in other countries. Grainville-Langannerie is a quiet place where people live and work.
About Grainville-Langannerie
Grainville-Langannerie is a small community in France. It has a population of about 700 people, based on numbers from January 2019. The people who live here are called its residents.
Location in France
This commune is situated in the Calvados department. This department is in the Lower Normandy region. It is in the northwestern part of France. The nearest big city is Caen.
Life in the Commune
A commune like Grainville-Langannerie is run by a mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and its services. For example, the mayor makes sure the roads are good and that local rules are followed.
One notable spot in Grainville-Langannerie is the Polish cemetery. This cemetery is a place where soldiers from Poland are buried. It reminds us of important historical events.
