Saint-Désir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Désir
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 Saint-Désir
Location in France
Saint-Désir
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux | |
| Canton | Lisieux-3 | |
| Intercommunality | Lisieux Pays d'Auge | |
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19.35 km2 (7.47 sq mi) | |
| Population
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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
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| Elevation | 42–172 m (138–564 ft) (avg. 60 m or 200 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-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.
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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
In Spanish: Saint-Désir para niños
