Hérouvillette facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hérouvillette
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The washhouse in Hérouvillette
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 Hérouvillette
Location in France
Hérouvillette
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Cabourg |
| Intercommunality | Campagne et Baie de L'Orne |
| Area
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4.00 km2 (1.54 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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1,345 |
| • Density | 336.3/km2 (870.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14328 /14850
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| Elevation | 8–45 m (26–148 ft) (avg. 30 m or 98 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Hérouvillette is a small and peaceful commune in the northwest of France. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government. It is located in the region called Basse-Normandie. This area is also part of the Calvados department.
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Where is Hérouvillette?
Hérouvillette is found in the Calvados department. This department is known for its beautiful countryside. It is also close to the coast of Normandy. The commune is part of the Lisieux area. It is also linked to the Cabourg canton.
Life in Hérouvillette
Hérouvillette is a quiet place. About 1,345 people lived there in January 2019. The village sits at an elevation of about 30 meters. This means it is not very high above sea level. The area covers about 4 square kilometers. This makes it a small but charming community.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Hérouvillette has a mayor. The mayor helps run the local government. They make decisions for the people living there. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean-François Bourdeau. The commune also works with nearby towns. This is called "intercommunality". Hérouvillette is part of the Campagne et Baie de L'Orne group.
Important Buildings
Hérouvillette has some interesting old buildings. One of these is a traditional washhouse. People used to wash their clothes there. There are also two churches in the area. These churches are important historical sites. They show the long history of the commune.
Images for kids
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Church of the "Nativité-de-Notre-Dame".
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Church of Sainte-Honorine.
See also
In Spanish: Hérouvillette para niños
