Hérouville-Saint-Clair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hérouville-Saint-Clair
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The Place de la Fontaine seen from the footbridge
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 Hérouville-Saint-Clair
Location in France
Hérouville-Saint-Clair
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Caen | |
| Canton | Hérouville-Saint-Clair and Caen-Hérouville | |
| Intercommunality | Caen la Mer | |
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10.64 km2 (4.11 sq mi) | |
| Population
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24,025 | |
| • Density | 2,258.0/km2 (5,848.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14327 /14200
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| Elevation | 1–70 m (3.3–229.7 ft) (avg. 34.5 m or 113 ft) |
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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. | ||
Hérouville-Saint-Clair is a commune, which is like a town or local area, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie and is found in the Calvados department. This town is known for being a lively place with many people living there.
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About Hérouville-Saint-Clair
Hérouville-Saint-Clair is an important town in its area. It has a population of over 24,000 people. The town covers an area of about 10.64 square kilometers.
Where is it?
This commune is located in the Calvados department, which is in the Basse-Normandie region of France. It's situated in the northwestern part of the country. The town's elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 1 meter to 70 meters.
How many people live there?
According to a count from 1999, about 24,025 people lived in Hérouville-Saint-Clair. This makes it one of the larger towns in the Calvados department.
Who runs the town?
Like all communes in France, Hérouville-Saint-Clair has a mayor who leads the local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Rodolphe Thomas. The town also works with other nearby towns as part of an organization called Caen la Mer. This helps them share resources and manage things together.
See also
In Spanish: Hérouville-Saint-Clair para niños
