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Saint-Désir
Église Saint-Laurent de Saint-Désir (La Pommeraye) (3).jpg
Coat of arms of Saint-Désir
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Saint-Désir is located in France
Saint-Désir
Saint-Désir
Location in France
Saint-Désir is located in Normandy
Saint-Désir
Saint-Désir
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Lisieux
Canton Lisieux-3
Intercommunality Lisieux Pays d'Auge
Area
1
19.35 km2 (7.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
1,711
 • Density 88.42/km2 (229.02/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14574 /14100
Elevation 42–172 m (138–564 ft)
(avg. 60 m or 200 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Désir is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. This area is also known as Calvados, which is a department within France.

What is a French Commune?

A commune is like a local government area in France. It's the smallest division for how France is organized. Think of it as a town or village with its own local leaders.

  • Each commune has a mayor.
  • It also has a town council.
  • These leaders help manage the daily life of the people living there.
  • They take care of things like schools, roads, and local services.

Where is Saint-Désir Located?

Saint-Désir is found in the Calvados department. This department is in the Lower Normandy region.

  • It is in the northwestern part of France.
  • The nearest big town is Lisieux.
  • Saint-Désir is about 19.35 square kilometers in size.
  • That's about 7.5 square miles.

How Many People Live There?

In 2006, about 1,711 people lived in Saint-Désir. This number can change over time.

  • It is a smaller community.
  • The people who live there are called Désiriens.

What is the Land Like?

The land in Saint-Désir has different heights.

  • The lowest point is 42 meters (about 138 feet) above sea level.
  • The highest point is 172 meters (about 564 feet) above sea level.
  • The average height is around 60 meters (about 197 feet).
  • This means it has some hills and valleys.

Who is the Mayor of Saint-Désir?

The mayor is the main leader of the commune. They are chosen by the people who live there.

  • From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Philippe Hieaux.
  • The mayor helps make decisions for the town.
  • They work with the town council.
  • Their job is to make sure the commune runs smoothly.

What is Intercommunality?

Saint-Désir is part of something called "Lisieux Pays d'Auge." This is an "intercommunality."

  • It means several communes work together.
  • They share resources and services.
  • This helps them do bigger projects.
  • It can be things like waste management or economic development.

See also

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