Les Isles-Bardel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Les Isles-Bardel
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The river Baize
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 Les Isles-Bardel
Location in France
Les Isles-Bardel
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Falaise |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Falaise |
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5.69 km2 (2.20 sq mi) |
| Population
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66 |
| • Density | 11.60/km2 (30.04/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14343 /14690
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| Elevation | 54–194 m (177–636 ft) (avg. 110 m or 360 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Les Isles-Bardel is a very small village, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the region called Basse-Normandie, within the Calvados department.
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Discovering Les Isles-Bardel
Les Isles-Bardel is a tiny place with a population of only 66 people as of January 2019. It is a quiet, rural area. The village is known for the beautiful river Baize, which flows through it.
Where is Les Isles-Bardel?
This commune is located in the Calvados department. This department is part of the Basse-Normandie region in France. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor who helps run the local area.
Local Government
The mayor of Les Isles-Bardel is Jacques de Brossard. He was elected for the term from 2008 to 2014. The mayor is in charge of local services and represents the people of the commune. Les Isles-Bardel is also part of a larger group of communes called Pays de Falaise, which helps with bigger projects.
Geography and Nature
Les Isles-Bardel covers an area of about 5.69 square kilometers (about 2.2 square miles). The village is located at an elevation of about 110 meters (361 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 54 meters (177 feet), and the highest point is 194 meters (636 feet). The scenic river Baize adds to the natural beauty of the area.
Images for kids
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The river Baize flowing through Les Isles-Bardel
