Rosel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
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Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Caen | |
| Canton | Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse | |
| Intercommunality | CU Caen la Mer | |
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3.90 km2 (1.51 sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14542 /14740
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| Elevation | 37–68 m (121–223 ft) (avg. 47 m or 154 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Rosel is a small town, or "commune," located in the northwest of France. It is part of a larger area called the Basse-Normandie region. Rosel is also found within the Calvados department. These terms describe how France is divided into different administrative areas.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government. This government helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services.
Rosel's Location
Rosel is located in the Calvados department. This department is famous for its beautiful countryside. It is also known for its history, especially related to World War II. The region of Basse-Normandie is known for its green landscapes and dairy farms.
Where is Rosel Exactly?
Rosel is found near the city of Caen. Caen is a much larger city in the Calvados department. Rosel is also part of the Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse canton. A canton is a group of several communes.
Who Runs Rosel?
Like all communes, Rosel has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people who live in the commune. The mayor helps make decisions for the community. For example, they might decide where new parks are built or how local events are organized.
The Mayor of Rosel
From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Rosel was Véronique Masson. Mayors serve a specific term, which is a set period of time. They work to improve life for everyone in their commune.
Rosel's Size and Population
Rosel is a small commune. It covers an area of about 3.90 square kilometers. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 37 to 68 meters. In January 2018, the population of Rosel was recorded. This number tells us how many people live there.
Images for kids
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The church in Rosel.
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The coat of arms for Rosel.
