Moult, Calvados facts for kids

Moult was a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It was part of the region called Basse-Normandie and belonged to the Calvados department.

What Was Moult?

Moult was a local administrative area, similar to a small town or village, in France. In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. It has its own mayor and local council who manage things like schools, roads, and public services for the people living there.

Where Was Moult Located?

Moult was situated in the Basse-Normandie region, which is in the northwestern part of France. It was specifically in the Calvados department. Departments are like counties or provinces in other countries, helping to organize the regions of France.

Why Is Moult a "Former" Commune?

On January 1, 2017, Moult officially joined with another nearby commune called Chicheboville. When two or more communes merge, they become one larger new commune. In this case, Moult and Chicheboville combined to form a new, bigger commune named Moult-Chicheboville. This happens sometimes to make local government more efficient or to combine resources.