La Caine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Caine
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 La Caine
Location in France
La Caine
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Évrecy |
| Intercommunality | Évrecy-Orne-Odon |
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2.41 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Population
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93 |
| • Density | 38.59/km2 (99.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14122 /14210
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| Elevation | 114–193 m (374–633 ft) (avg. 176 m or 577 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Caine is a small and charming commune located in the beautiful country of France. In France, a commune is like a small town or village, often with its own local government. La Caine is found in the northwest part of France.
This commune is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. It is also located within the Calvados department. Think of a department as a bit like a county or a larger administrative area within a region.
About La Caine
La Caine is a very small commune. According to information from 1999, it had a population of only 93 people. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place. The commune covers an area of about 2.41 square kilometers.
Geography and Location
La Caine is situated in the Calvados department, which is known for its green landscapes and historical sites. The commune's elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 114 meters to 193 meters. This means it has some gentle hills and valleys.
The coordinates for La Caine are 49.0352777778 degrees North and 0.518888888889 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact location on a map.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, La Caine has a local government that helps manage the village. The leader of the commune is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of La Caine was Jacques Leroux. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community.
La Caine is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group is named Évrecy-Orne-Odon. Intercommunalities allow smaller communes to work together on shared services, like waste management or public transportation.
Images for kids
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The Notre Dame church in the centre of La Caine.
