Morteaux-Coulibœuf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morteaux-Coulibœuf
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 Morteaux-Coulibœuf
Location in France
Morteaux-Coulibœuf
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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11.76 km2 (4.54 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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626 | |
| • Density | 53.23/km2 (137.87/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14452 /14620
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| Elevation | 41–106 m (135–348 ft) (avg. 64 m or 210 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. | ||
Morteaux-Coulibœuf is a small and charming commune in France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is located in the northwest part of the country.
This commune is part of the Calvados department. A department is a bit like a county in other countries. It belongs to the region called Basse-Normandie.
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Exploring Morteaux-Coulibœuf
Morteaux-Coulibœuf is a quiet place with a small population. As of January 2019, about 626 people lived there. It covers an area of 11.76 square kilometers. That's about 4.5 square miles.
Where is Morteaux-Coulibœuf?
The commune is located in the Caen arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district. It is also part of the Falaise canton. A canton is a smaller area used for elections.
The village sits at an elevation of about 64 meters (210 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 41 meters (135 feet) and the highest is 106 meters (348 feet). This means it has some gentle hills.
How Morteaux-Coulibœuf is Governed
Like all communes in France, Morteaux-Coulibœuf has a mayor. The mayor helps run the local government. From 2008 to 2014, Christian Bacheley was the mayor. The mayor works with the local council to make decisions for the community.
The commune is also part of an "intercommunality" group. This group is called Pays de Falaise. Intercommunality means that several communes work together. They share services like waste collection or public transport. This helps them manage resources better.
History of the Commune
The name Morteaux-Coulibœuf has a long history. Many French villages have names that come from old times. These names often tell us about the land or early settlers. While specific details about Morteaux-Coulibœuf's early history are not widely known, it has been a settled area for many centuries.
Like many places in Normandy, the area has seen various historical events. These include periods of farming and local community life. The local church, like the one shown in the infobox, is often a very old building. It stands as a reminder of the commune's past.
Images for kids
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The church in Morteaux-Coulibœuf.
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The coat of arms for Morteaux-Coulibœuf.
See also
In Spanish: Morteaux-Coulibœuf para niños
