Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray facts for kids
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Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray
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 Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray
Location in France
Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux | |
| Canton | Orbec | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de l'Orbiquet | |
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4.03 km2 (1.56 sq mi) | |
| Population
(1999)
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674 | |
| • Density | 167.2/km2 (433.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14570 /14290
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| Elevation | 99–183 m (325–600 ft) (avg. 225 m or 738 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. | ||
Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray was a small French town, also called a commune. It was located in the northwest part of France. This area is known as the region of Basse-Normandie. It was also part of the department called Calvados.
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About Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray
Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray was a quiet place with a population of 674 people in 1999. It covered an area of about 4.03 square kilometers. The town was known for its peaceful countryside.
Where was Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray?
This former commune was found in the Calvados department. This department is in the Lower Normandy region of France. It's located in the northwestern part of the country.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area or a small town. It's the smallest division of local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local services and public spaces.
The Merger into Valorbiquet
On 1 January 2016, Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray joined with other nearby communes. They all became part of a new, larger commune called Valorbiquet. This kind of merger happens when smaller towns combine to form a bigger one. It helps them share resources and work together more easily.
