Orbec facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Orbec
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 Orbec
Location in France
Orbec
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux | |
| Canton | Livarot | |
| Intercommunality | CA Lisieux Normandie | |
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10.14 km2 (3.92 sq mi) | |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14478 /14290
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| Elevation | 90–193 m (295–633 ft) (avg. 110 m or 360 ft) |
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Orbec is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the Calvados department in the region of Basse-Normandie. Orbec is a place where people live and work, just like a city or a village.
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Discovering Orbec
Orbec is a charming commune in France. It is known for its quiet atmosphere and its role in the local area.
Where is Orbec Located?
Orbec is situated in the Calvados department. This department is found in the Basse-Normandie region of France. The town is located in the northwest part of the country. It is close to the city of Lisieux. The coordinates for Orbec are about 49 degrees north and 0.4 degrees east.
How Many People Live in Orbec?
Orbec is home to about Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). people. This number was last counted in Jan. 2021. The commune covers an area of about 10.14 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small community.
What is the Land Like in Orbec?
The land in Orbec has different heights. The lowest point is about 90 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches about 193 meters. The average height of the town is around 110 meters. This means there are some hills and valleys around Orbec.
Who Leads Orbec?
Like all communes in France, Orbec has a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the town. The mayor's job is to manage the local government. They also make decisions for the people living in Orbec. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Orbec was Étienne Cool. The commune is also part of a larger group of towns. This group is called the CA Lisieux Normandie. This helps different towns work together on important projects.
