Luc-sur-Mer facts for kids
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Luc-sur-Mer
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 Luc-sur-Mer
Location in France
Luc-sur-Mer
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Caen | |
| Canton | Courseulles-sur-Mer | |
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3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) | |
| Population
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3,172 | |
| • Density | 805.1/km2 (2,085.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14384 /14530
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| Elevation | 4–33 m (13–108 ft) (avg. 7 m or 23 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Luc-sur-Mer is a charming commune located in the northwest of France. It is part of the Basse-Normandie region. You can find it in the Calvados department.
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Discovering Luc-sur-Mer
Luc-sur-Mer is a small town right on the coast. Its name, "sur-Mer," means "on the sea." This tells you it's a seaside place! It's known for its beautiful beachfront.
Where is Luc-sur-Mer?
This commune is located in the Calvados department. This department is in the Lower Normandy region of France. It is in the northwestern part of the country.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a small town or local administrative area. It's the smallest division of local government. Luc-sur-Mer is one of many communes in France.
People and Population
As of 2008, about 3,172 people lived in Luc-sur-Mer. This makes it a small but lively community.
Local Government
The town of Luc-sur-Mer has a mayor who leads the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Patrick Laurent. The mayor helps manage the town and its services.
Geography and Nature
Luc-sur-Mer is very close to the sea. Its elevation ranges from 4 meters (about 13 feet) to 33 meters (about 108 feet) above sea level. The town covers an area of 3.94 square kilometers (about 1.5 square miles).
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