Rouvres, Calvados facts for kids
Rouvres, Calvados is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the Basse-Normandie region and the Calvados department.
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Rouvres
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 Rouvres
Location in France
Rouvres
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Falaise |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Falaise |
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8.87 km2 (3.42 sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14546 /14190
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| Elevation | 54–135 m (177–443 ft) (avg. 100 m or 330 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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About Rouvres
Rouvres is a quiet and charming commune in the French countryside. It is known for its peaceful environment and traditional French feel. Many small towns in France are called communes, which are like local communities with their own local government.
Where is Rouvres Located?
Rouvres is found in the Normandy region of France, which is in the northwest part of the country. It is specifically in the Calvados department. The closest large city is Caen, which is the capital of the Calvados department.
People and Size
As of 2019, Rouvres has a population of about 220 people. This makes it a very small community. The commune covers an area of 8.87 square kilometers (about 3.4 square miles). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 54 meters (177 feet) to 135 meters (443 feet). The average elevation is around 100 meters (328 feet).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Rouvres has a mayor who is in charge of the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Rouvres was Claudine Ragot. The commune is also part of a larger group of towns called "Pays de Falaise," which means "Land of Falaise." This group works together on projects that benefit all the towns in the area.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of administrative division. Think of it like a town or a small city. Each commune has its own elected council and a mayor. This system helps manage local services like schools, roads, and community events. There are thousands of communes across France, from tiny villages like Rouvres to large cities like Paris.
Images for kids
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The church in Rouvres, a historic building in the commune.
See also
For more information in Spanish, you can visit: Rouvres (Calvados) para niños
