Pontécoulant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pontécoulant
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 Pontécoulant
Location in France
Pontécoulant
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Condé-sur-Noireau |
| Area
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2.38 km2 (0.92 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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108 |
| • Density | 45.38/km2 (117.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14512 /14110
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| Elevation | 98–245 m (322–804 ft) (avg. 64 m or 210 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Pontécoulant is a small village and a local government area called a commune. It is located in the region of Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department. This area is in the northwest part of France.
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What is Pontécoulant?
Pontécoulant is a commune, which is a type of local government division in France. Think of it like a small town or a rural area with its own local council. It helps manage local services for the people who live there.
Where is Pontécoulant Located?
Pontécoulant is found in the Calvados department. This department is part of the Lower Normandy region. It is in the northwestern part of France, not too far from the coast. The village sits at an elevation of about 64 meters (210 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 98 meters (322 feet), and the highest point is 245 meters (804 feet).
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count in 1999, Pontécoulant had a population of 108 people. This makes it a very small commune. The total area of Pontécoulant is about 2.38 square kilometers (0.92 square miles).
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of administrative division. Each commune has a mayor and a municipal council. These local leaders are chosen by the people living in the commune. They are in charge of things like local roads, schools, and other public services. Even very small villages like Pontécoulant are communes.
See also
In Spanish: Pontécoulant para niños
