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Country	France
Region	Normandy
Department	Calvados
Arrondissement	Caen
Canton	Bretteville-sur-Laize
Intercommunality	Communauté de communes de la Suisse Normande
Area ¹	6.71 km² (2.59 sq mi)
Population (1999)	266
• Density	39.64/km² (102.67/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	14461 /14220
Elevation	7–104 m (23–341 ft) (avg. 85 m or 279 ft)
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Mutrécy is a small village, also known as a "commune," located in the northwest of France. It is found in the Basse-Normandie region. This village is part of the Calvados department. A commune is like a local area with its own government, similar to a small town or parish.

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About Mutrécy

Mutrécy is a quiet place in the French countryside. It has a small population, making it a peaceful community. The village is known for its historic church and beautiful natural surroundings.

Geography of Mutrécy

Mutrécy covers an area of about 6.71 square kilometers (about 2.6 square miles). The land here has different heights, from 7 meters (23 feet) to 104 meters (341 feet) above sea level. The average height is around 85 meters (279 feet). This means the village has some gentle hills and valleys.

Population of Mutrécy

According to a count in 1999, Mutrécy had 266 people living there. This makes it a very small commune. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Mutrécy has a mayor who leads the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Gérard Valentin. The commune also works with other nearby towns in a group called the "Communauté de communes de la Suisse Normande." This helps them share resources and manage services together.