Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers facts for kids
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Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers
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 Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers
Location in France
Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Aunay-sur-Odon |
| Intercommunality | Aunay-Caumont |
| Area
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8.27 km2 (3.19 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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153 |
| • Density | 18.50/km2 (47.92/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14596 /14350
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| Elevation | 109–202 m (358–663 ft) (avg. 150 m or 490 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers was a small village, also known as a 'commune', located in the northwest of France. It was part of a larger area called the Basse-Normandie region and the Calvados department. Think of a commune as a local town or village with its own local government. On January 1, 2017, it joined with other villages to form a new, larger commune called Val de Drôme.
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What was Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers?
Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers was a small French commune. A commune is like a local town or village area in France. It had its own local government and a mayor. The village was known for its quiet, rural setting.
Where was it located?
This commune was found in the region of Basse-Normandie. This region is in the northwest part of France. It was also part of the Calvados department. A department is a bit like a county in other countries. The coordinates show its exact spot on a map. It was about 150 meters above sea level.
Life in the commune
In 1999, about 153 people lived in Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers. The mayor, Denis Jourdain, helped lead the commune from 2008 to 2014. The commune was also part of a group of towns called Aunay-Caumont. This group worked together on local projects.
A new beginning: Val de Drôme
On January 1, 2017, Saint-Jean-des-Essartiers joined with other nearby communes. These included La Bigne, Lamberville, and Le Reculey. Together, they formed a new, larger commune named Val de Drôme. This merger helps these smaller villages work together more efficiently.
