Saint-Jean-le-Blanc, Calvados facts for kids
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Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
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 Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
Location in France
Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Condé-sur-Noireau |
| Intercommunality | Condé |
| Area
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15.1 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Population
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318 |
| • Density | 21.06/km2 (54.54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14597 /14770
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| Elevation | 137–290 m (449–951 ft) (avg. 223 m or 732 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-le-Blanc, Calvados was a small village, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It was part of the Calvados department in the Lower Normandy region.
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About Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
Saint-Jean-le-Blanc was a commune in France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is the smallest way that France divides its land for local government. This village was found in the Calvados department. A department is a larger area, similar to a county in some other countries.
Where it Was Located
The village was in the Lower Normandy region. This region is in the northwest part of France. It is known for its green countryside and historical sites. Saint-Jean-le-Blanc was close to the town of Vire.
Its History as a Commune
For many years, Saint-Jean-le-Blanc was its own separate commune. It had its own local government and mayor. The mayor listed in the infobox, Jean-Claude Hue, served from 2008 to 2014. Mayors help manage the daily life of the village. They work on things like local services and community projects.
Becoming Part of a New Commune
On January 1, 2017, Saint-Jean-le-Blanc changed. It joined with other nearby communes to form a new, larger commune. This new commune is called Terres de Druance. This happens sometimes in France to make local government more efficient. It helps villages work together on shared services.
