La Boissière, Calvados facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Boissière
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 La Boissière
Location in France
La Boissière
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Lisieux-3 |
| Intercommunality | Lisieux Pays d'Auge |
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2.02 km2 (0.78 sq mi) |
| Population
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121 |
| • Density | 59.9/km2 (155.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14082 /14340
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| Elevation | 115–176 m (377–577 ft) (avg. 168 m or 551 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Boissière, Calvados is a small and charming commune in France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. It is located in the beautiful region called Basse-Normandie. This area is in the northwest part of France.
La Boissière is part of the Calvados department. This department is known for its lovely countryside and rich history.
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Discovering La Boissière
La Boissière is a quiet place. It covers an area of about 2 square kilometers (0.78 square miles). The land here is not flat. Its elevation ranges from 115 meters (377 feet) to 176 meters (577 feet) above sea level. The average height is about 168 meters (551 feet).
Where is La Boissière?
This commune is found in the Normandy region of France. Normandy is famous for its green landscapes and historical sites. La Boissière is specifically in the Calvados department. This department is named after a group of rocks near the coast.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It can be a big city or a tiny village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services. La Boissière is a very small commune. In 1999, it had a population of only 121 people.
Local Government
The mayor of La Boissière is Laurent Caffiaux. He was elected to serve from 2008 to 2014. The mayor and the local council work together. They make decisions for the people living in La Boissière. They help the community run smoothly.
La Boissière is also part of a larger group called "Lisieux Pays d'Auge." This is an intercommunality. It means several communes work together on bigger projects. These projects might include things like waste management or economic development.
Images for kids
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A view of the church in La Boissière.
See also
In Spanish: La Boissière (Calvados) para niños
