Périers-sur-le-Dan facts for kids
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Périers-sur-le-Dan
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 Périers-sur-le-Dan
Location in France
Périers-sur-le-Dan
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Ouistreham |
| Intercommunality | Caen la Mer |
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2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi) |
| Population
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489 |
| • Density | 165.8/km2 (429.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14495 /14112
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| Elevation | 18–58 m (59–190 ft) (avg. 26 m or 85 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Périers-sur-le-Dan is a small commune in France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is located in the northwest part of France.
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Where is Périers-sur-le-Dan?
Périers-sur-le-Dan is found in the region called Basse-Normandie. This region is known for its beautiful countryside and history. The commune is also part of the Calvados department. A department is a smaller area within a region, similar to a county.
Location Details
The commune is situated in the northwest of France. It is near the city of Caen, which is a larger city in the Calvados department. Périers-sur-le-Dan is part of the Ouistreham canton, which is a group of communes. It also works with other nearby towns in an organization called Caen la Mer. This group helps manage things like public transport and waste collection for the area.
How Big is Périers-sur-le-Dan?
Périers-sur-le-Dan is a very small commune. In 2008, about 489 people lived there. This means it is a quiet place, much smaller than a big city.
Area and Elevation
The total area of the commune is about 2.95 square kilometers. This is a small size, showing it's a compact community. The land in Périers-sur-le-Dan is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 18 meters to 58 meters. The average elevation is around 26 meters.
Who Runs Périers-sur-le-Dan?
Like all communes in France, Périers-sur-le-Dan has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Périers-sur-le-Dan was Jacques Le Carpentier. The mayor helps make decisions for the local community.
