Montillières-sur-Orne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Montillières-sur-Orne
Commune
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Country	France
Region	Normandy
Department	Calvados
Arrondissement	Caen
Canton	Le Hom
Intercommunality	Cingal-Suisse Normande
Area 1	9.31 km2 (3.59 sq mi)
Population  (2021)	566
• Density	60.79/km2 (157.46/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	14713 /14210
Elevation	12–165 m (39–541 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Montillières-sur-Orne is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Calvados area of northwestern France. Its name means Montillières on Orne, referring to the Orne River that flows nearby.

This commune was created on January 1, 2019. It was formed by joining two older communes: Trois-Monts and Goupillières.

Exploring Montillières-sur-Orne

Montillières-sur-Orne is part of a beautiful region known as Suisse Normande. This area is famous for its rolling hills and valleys, which look a bit like the landscapes of Switzerland.

Villages and Hamlets

The commune is made up of several smaller villages and hamlets. These include:

• Le Petit Mesnil
• Le Val Énault
• Les Trois Monteaux
• Lignerolles
• Goupillières

Rivers and Streams

The main river flowing through Montillières-sur-Orne is the River Orne. Besides the Orne, there are four smaller streams that cross the area:

• La Vallee Fermante
• The Buharet
• The Flagy
• The Bois

These waterways add to the natural beauty of the commune.

Neighboring Towns

Montillières-sur-Orne is surrounded by several other communes. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand its location better.

Neighboring Communes

		Sainte-Honorine-du-Fay
	Préaux-Bocage		Grimbosq
		Montillières-sur-Orne
	La Caine	Ouffières	Les Moutiers-en-Cinglais

See also

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