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Ouilly-le-Tesson is located in France
Ouilly-le-Tesson
Ouilly-le-Tesson
Location in France
Ouilly-le-Tesson is located in Normandy
Ouilly-le-Tesson
Ouilly-le-Tesson
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Caen
Canton Bretteville-sur-Laize
Intercommunality Pays de Falaise
Area
1
12.00 km2 (4.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
530
 • Density 44.2/km2 (114.4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14486 /14190
Elevation 67–165 m (220–541 ft)
(avg. 160 m or 520 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ouilly-le-Tesson is a small French village, also known as a 'commune'. It is located in the northwest of France, in a region called Basse-Normandie. This charming commune is part of the Calvados department.

Discovering Ouilly-le-Tesson

Ouilly-le-Tesson is a quiet place in the French countryside. It offers a glimpse into traditional French village life. The commune is known for its peaceful atmosphere.

Location and Geography

Ouilly-le-Tesson is situated in the Calvados department. This department is in the Basse-Normandie region. It is found in the northwest part of France. The village is part of the Caen arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district.

The commune covers an area of about 12 square kilometers (4.6 square miles). Its elevation, or height above sea level, varies. The lowest point is 67 meters (220 feet). The highest point reaches 165 meters (541 feet). The average elevation is around 160 meters (525 feet).

Population and Community

As of 2008, Ouilly-le-Tesson had a population of 530 people. This makes it a small and close-knit community. The people who live in a commune are called its inhabitants.

Local Government

Like all French communes, Ouilly-le-Tesson has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor is responsible for managing the village's daily affairs. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Christine Hoflack. The commune is also part of a larger group of communities. This group is called "Pays de Falaise." This helps different villages work together on projects.

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