Roucamps facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roucamps
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 Roucamps
Location in France
Roucamps
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Aunay-sur-Odon |
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5.41 km2 (2.09 sq mi) |
| Population
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145 |
| • Density | 26.80/km2 (69.42/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14544 /14260
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| Elevation | 203–307 m (666–1,007 ft) (avg. 280 m or 920 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Roucamps was a small village in France. It was located in the Calvados area, which is a department in the Basse-Normandie region. This region is in the northwest part of France.
A commune is like a small local government area in France. On January 1, 2017, Roucamps joined with other nearby villages. They formed a new, larger commune called Les Monts d'Aunay.
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Where Was Roucamps Located?
Roucamps was situated in the Calvados department. This department is part of the Normandy region. Normandy is famous for its history and beautiful countryside.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Roucamps was close to several other small towns. These towns are also part of the Calvados department. The area is mostly rural, with farms and green spaces.
Geographic Features
The village was located at an elevation of about 280 meters (918 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point was 203 meters (666 feet) and its highest was 307 meters (1,007 feet). The total area of Roucamps was 5.41 square kilometers (2.09 square miles).
People and Governance
In 1999, Roucamps had a population of 145 people. This made it a very small community.
Local Leadership
Like all communes in France, Roucamps had a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Roucamps was Claude Osmont. Mayors help manage local services and represent their community.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. It is similar to a town or a civil parish. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They make decisions about local services. These services include schools, roads, and public spaces.
History of Roucamps
Roucamps existed as a separate commune for many years. Its history is tied to the larger history of the Normandy region.
Becoming Part of Les Monts d'Aunay
In recent years, many small communes in France have merged. This helps them share resources and manage services better. Roucamps joined this trend on January 1, 2017. It became part of the new commune of Les Monts d'Aunay. This merger aimed to create a stronger, more efficient local government.
