Les Monts d'Aunay facts for kids
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Les Monts d'Aunay
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The chateau in La Ferrière
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 Les Monts d'Aunay
Location in France
Les Monts d'Aunay
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Aunay-sur-Odon |
| Intercommunality | CC Pré-Bocage Intercom |
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69.43 km2 (26.81 sq mi) |
| Population
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4,669 |
| • Density | 67.248/km2 (174.170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14027 /14260, 14770
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| Elevation | 98–361 m (322–1,184 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Les Monts d'Aunay is a special kind of town in France called a commune. It is located in the beautiful region of Normandy, which is in the northwest part of France. This commune is also part of the Calvados department.
Les Monts d'Aunay was created on January 1, 2017. It was formed by combining several smaller towns, which are called "former communes." These towns are Aunay-sur-Odon (which is the main town or "seat"), Bauquay, Campandré-Valcongrain, Danvou-la-Ferrière, Ondefontaine, Le Plessis-Grimoult, and Roucamps.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or city council area. Each commune has its own mayor and local government. They manage things like local schools, roads, and services for the people living there.
Where is Les Monts d'Aunay?
Les Monts d'Aunay is in the Normandy region of France. Normandy is famous for its history, including the D-Day landings in World War II. The commune is also in the Calvados department. Departments are like counties in other countries. Calvados is known for its apple orchards and a type of apple brandy called Calvados.
This area is in the northwest of France. It's a place with rolling hills and green landscapes. The elevation of Les Monts d'Aunay ranges from 98 meters (about 321 feet) to 361 meters (about 1,184 feet) above sea level. This means it has some higher points and some lower valleys.
People and Area
As of 2017, about 4,669 people live in Les Monts d'Aunay. The total area of the commune is 69.43 square kilometers (about 26.8 square miles). This makes it a fairly spread-out area with a mix of towns and countryside.
The mayor of Les Monts d'Aunay is Pierre Lefèvre. The mayor is like the leader of the town. They are in charge of making decisions and managing the commune's affairs.
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