Saint-Loup-de-Fribois facts for kids
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Saint-Loup-de-Fribois
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 Saint-Loup-de-Fribois
Location in France
Saint-Loup-de-Fribois
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Mézidon-Canon |
| Intercommunality | Vallée d'Auge |
| Area
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3.47 km2 (1.34 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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178 |
| • Density | 51.30/km2 (132.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14608 /14340
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| Elevation | 10–31 m (33–102 ft) (avg. 22 m or 72 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Loup-de-Fribois was a small French village, also known as a commune. It was located in the region of Basse-Normandie, which is in the northwest part of France. This village was part of the Calvados department.
On January 1, 2017, Saint-Loup-de-Fribois joined with other nearby villages. They formed a new, larger commune called Belle Vie en Auge. This means Saint-Loup-de-Fribois no longer exists as a separate commune.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local roads, schools, and public services.
How Communes Work
Communes are important for daily life in France. They help organize services for people living in villages and towns. They also represent the local people to the larger government.
Why Communes Merge
Sometimes, small communes like Saint-Loup-de-Fribois decide to merge. This often happens to save money and make services better. By joining together, they can share resources and work more efficiently.
Where Was Saint-Loup-de-Fribois?
Saint-Loup-de-Fribois was located in the Calvados department. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and history. It's part of the wider Normandy region, which is famous for its apple orchards and dairy farms.
Geography of the Area
The village was situated in a part of France with a mild climate. It had a mix of fields and small forests. The landscape is typical of the Normandy region, with rolling hills and green pastures.
Life in Saint-Loup-de-Fribois
Before its merger, Saint-Loup-de-Fribois was a quiet, rural community. It had a small population, as shown in the infobox above. Life there would have been peaceful, focused on local activities and farming.
Local Government
Like all communes, Saint-Loup-de-Fribois had a mayor. The last mayor mentioned was Philippe Meslon, who served from 2008 to 2014. The mayor and the local council worked to manage the village's affairs.
The Merger into Belle Vie en Auge
The decision to merge Saint-Loup-de-Fribois into Belle Vie en Auge was a big change. This created a larger administrative area. It brought together several small villages under one new name and one new local government.
Benefits of Merging
Mergers can bring many benefits. They can help small communities get more funding for projects. They can also provide better public services, like schools or waste collection, by combining resources.
See Also
You can learn more about this topic in other languages:
- In Spanish: Saint-Loup-de-Fribois para niños
