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Saint-Laurent-de-Condel is located in France
Saint-Laurent-de-Condel
Saint-Laurent-de-Condel
Location in France
Saint-Laurent-de-Condel is located in Normandy
Saint-Laurent-de-Condel
Saint-Laurent-de-Condel
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Caen
Canton Bretteville-sur-Laize
Intercommunality Suisse Normande
Area
1
12.31 km2 (4.75 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
447
 • Density 36.31/km2 (94.05/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14603 /14220
Elevation 85–187 m (279–614 ft)
(avg. 114 m or 374 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Laurent-de-Condel is a small village in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. This village is located in the Basse-Normandie region, which is in the northwest part of France. It's also part of the Calvados department.

About Saint-Laurent-de-Condel

Saint-Laurent-de-Condel is a quiet place with a small population. In 1999, about 447 people lived there. The village is nestled in a beautiful area of France, known for its green landscapes.

Where is Saint-Laurent-de-Condel Located?

This commune is found in the Calvados department. This department is part of the Lower Normandy region. If you look at a map of France, you'll find it in the northwest part of the country. It's not far from the city of Caen.

Geographic Details of the Commune

Saint-Laurent-de-Condel covers an area of about 12.31 square kilometers. The land here has different heights, from 85 meters to 187 meters above sea level. The average height is around 114 meters.

Who Leads Saint-Laurent-de-Condel?

Like all communes in France, Saint-Laurent-de-Condel has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Louis Corbière. The mayor helps manage the village and its services for the people living there.

What is an Intercommunality?

Saint-Laurent-de-Condel is part of a group of communes called "Suisse Normande." This is an "intercommunality," which means several communes work together on certain projects. They might share services like waste collection or tourism promotion. This helps small villages work more efficiently.

Exploring the Calvados Department

Saint-Laurent-de-Condel is just one of many communes in the Calvados department. Calvados is famous for its apple orchards and delicious apple cider. It also played a big role in history, especially during World War II.

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