La Vespière facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Vespière
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The church in La Vespière
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 La Vespière
Location in France
La Vespière
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Livarot |
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8.65 km2 (3.34 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2018)
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946 |
| • Density | 109.36/km2 (283.25/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vesperois |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14740 /14290
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| Elevation | 118–190 m (387–623 ft) (avg. 135 m or 443 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Vespière was once a small town, known in France as a commune. It was located in the region called Basse-Normandie. This area is in the Calvados department, which is in the northwest part of France.
On January 1, 2016, La Vespière joined with another commune called Friardel. Together, they formed a new, larger commune named La Vespière-Friardel. This kind of merger happens when smaller towns decide to combine their resources.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services.
- France has many communes, over 30,000 of them.
- They are important for local government.
- Communes can be very small villages or large cities.
Where Was La Vespière?
La Vespière was situated in the Calvados department. This department is famous for its beautiful countryside. It is also known for its apple orchards and dairy farms. The region of Normandy, where Calvados is located, has a rich history.
- Calvados is part of the Normandy region.
- It is in northwestern France.
- The area is known for its green landscapes.
The Merger with Friardel
The decision to merge La Vespière with Friardel was made to create a new commune. This new commune is called La Vespière-Friardel. Mergers like this can help small towns. They can share services and manage their resources better.
- The merger happened on January 1, 2016.
- It created the new commune of La Vespière-Friardel.
- This helps combine local resources.
Images for kids
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The church in La Vespière
