Saint-Manvieu-Bocage facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Manvieu-Bocage
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 Saint-Manvieu-Bocage
Location in France
Saint-Manvieu-Bocage
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Saint-Sever-Calvados |
| Intercommunality | Séverine |
| Area
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11.78 km2 (4.55 sq mi) |
| Population
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507 |
| • Density | 43.04/km2 (111.47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14611 /14380
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| Elevation | 148–290 m (486–951 ft) (avg. 202 m or 663 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Manvieu-Bocage was a small village in France. It was located in the region called Basse-Normandie. This area is in the Calvados department, which is in the northwest part of France.
On January 1, 2017, Saint-Manvieu-Bocage joined with other nearby villages. They formed a new, larger village called Noues de Sienne.
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What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a small town or a local administrative area. It's the smallest way that France divides up its land for government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local schools, roads, and services for the people living there.
Why Communes Merge
Sometimes, smaller communes like Saint-Manvieu-Bocage decide to merge. This means they combine to form a new, bigger commune. This can happen for a few reasons:
- Better Services: A larger commune might have more money or resources. This helps them offer better services to their citizens.
- Stronger Voice: A bigger group of people can have a stronger voice. This helps them when dealing with regional or national governments.
- Easier Management: It can be simpler to manage one larger area. This is often easier than managing many tiny ones.
Geography of Saint-Manvieu-Bocage
Saint-Manvieu-Bocage was located in a part of France known as the Bocage. The word "Bocage" means a landscape with fields and woodlands. These areas are often surrounded by hedges and small forests.
Location in Calvados
The village was part of the Calvados department. Calvados is famous for its beautiful countryside. It is also known for its apple cider and a type of apple brandy called Calvados. The department is in the Normandy region, which is in northwestern France.
People and Life in the Village
In 1999, about 507 people lived in Saint-Manvieu-Bocage. Life in a small French commune like this is often quiet. People might know their neighbors well. The local church, like the one shown in the infobox, is often a central part of the community.
Local Government
Before the merger, Saint-Manvieu-Bocage had its own mayor. The mayor worked with a local council. They made decisions for the village. These decisions covered things like local budgets and community projects.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Manvieu-Bocage para niños
