Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer facts for kids
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
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 Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Location in France
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Trévières |
| Intercommunality | Trévières |
| Area
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3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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184 |
| • Density | 47.2/km2 (122.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14605 /14710
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| Elevation | 3–76 m (9.8–249.3 ft) (avg. 30 m or 98 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-sur-Mer is a small town or village, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the region called Basse-Normandie. This area is part of the Calvados department, which is like a county in France.
About Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer is a quiet place with a small population. In 1999, about 184 people lived there. It is known for its location near the coast, which means it's close to the sea.
Location and Geography
The commune of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer is situated in the Bayeux area. It is part of the Trévières canton, which is a smaller administrative division. The village is located at an elevation of about 30 meters (around 98 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 3 meters (10 feet) and its highest point is 76 meters (249 feet). The total area of the commune is about 3.9 square kilometers (1.5 square miles).
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a town or a village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that manage its daily affairs. There are many thousands of communes across France, and they vary greatly in size, from large cities to very small villages like Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer.
See also
- In Spanish: Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer para niños
