Landelles-et-Coupigny facts for kids
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Landelles-et-Coupigny
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 Landelles-et-Coupigny
Location in France
Landelles-et-Coupigny
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Saint-Sever-Calvados |
| Intercommunality | Séverine |
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24.67 km2 (9.53 sq mi) |
| Population
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838 |
| • Density | 33.968/km2 (87.98/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Landellais |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14352 /14380
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| Elevation | 57–202 m (187–663 ft) (avg. 200 m or 660 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Landelles-et-Coupigny is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. This charming area is found within the Calvados department.
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Discovering Landelles-et-Coupigny
Landelles-et-Coupigny is a quiet place where about 838 people live, according to a 1999 count. People from this commune are called Landellais. The town is led by a mayor, who helps manage local services and represents the community.
Location in France
This commune is situated in the Normandy region, which is famous for its beautiful countryside and historical sites. Specifically, it's in the Calvados department. Departments are like counties in other countries, and they help organize different parts of France. Landelles-et-Coupigny is found in the western part of Calvados, not far from the city of Vire.
Understanding French Communes
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it as a town or a village with its own local council and mayor. Every part of France belongs to a commune.
- Communes handle local services like schools, roads, and public spaces.
- They are grouped into larger areas called cantons and arrondissements.
- Several departments make up a region, which is a bigger administrative area. For Landelles-et-Coupigny, its region is Basse-Normandie.
This system helps organize the country and make sure that local needs are met.
See also
In Spanish: Landelles-et-Coupigny para niños
