Noron-la-Poterie facts for kids
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Noron-la-Poterie
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 Noron-la-Poterie
Location in France
Noron-la-Poterie
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Trévières |
| Intercommunality | CC Isigny-Omaha Intercom |
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3.01 km2 (1.16 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14468 /14490
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| Elevation | 34–76 m (112–249 ft) (avg. 55 m or 180 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Noron-la-Poterie is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the region called Basse-Normandie and is part of the Calvados department.
Where is Noron-la-Poterie?
Noron-la-Poterie is located in the beautiful region of Basse-Normandie, which is in the northwestern part of France. It's part of the Calvados department, famous for its scenic countryside and historical sites. The town's exact location can be found using its coordinates: 49.2272 degrees north and 0.7736 degrees west.
The town is situated at an elevation that ranges from 34 meters (about 111 feet) to 76 meters (about 249 feet) above sea level. Its average elevation is around 55 meters (about 180 feet). The total area of Noron-la-Poterie is about 3.01 square kilometers, which is roughly 1.16 square miles. This makes it a relatively small but charming place.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is like a local government area, similar to a small town or a village. It's the smallest unit of local administration. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council that manages the daily life and services for the people living there. Noron-la-Poterie is one of many thousands of communes across France.
Life in Noron-la-Poterie
Like all communes, Noron-la-Poterie has its own local government. The mayor, Guy Richer, was in charge from 2010 to 2014, helping to lead the community. The commune is also part of a larger group called an "intercommunality," specifically the CC Isigny-Omaha Intercom. This means Noron-la-Poterie works together with nearby communes on shared projects and services, like waste management or tourism. This cooperation helps all the small towns in the area thrive.
The population of Noron-la-Poterie changes over time, just like any other town. You can find the most up-to-date population numbers in the infobox at the top of this page.
