Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière facts for kids
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Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière
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 Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière
Location in France
Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux | |
| Canton | Orbec | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de l'Orbiquet | |
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11.55 km2 (4.46 sq mi) | |
| Population
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443 | |
| • Density | 38.35/km2 (99.34/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14621 /14290
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| Elevation | 80–190 m (260–620 ft) (avg. 100 m or 330 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière is a small and charming commune in France. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own government. This particular commune is located in the northwest part of France.
It is part of the Basse-Normandie region. A region is a large area of a country, similar to a state in some other countries. Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière is also found within the Calvados department. A department is a smaller administrative area within a region.
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Discovering Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière
This commune is a quiet place with a small population. In 1999, about 443 people lived there. It covers an area of 11.55 square kilometers. That's about 4.46 square miles.
Where is Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière?
The commune is located in the Lisieux arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of district, often found in larger cities or areas. It is also part of the Orbec canton. A canton is a smaller area used for elections.
The village sits at an elevation of about 100 meters (328 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 80 meters (262 feet) and the highest is 190 meters (623 feet). This means the land has some gentle hills.
Who is in Charge?
The mayor of Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière is Christian de Menneval. He was the mayor from 2008 to 2014. The mayor is like the head of the local government. They help manage the daily life of the commune.
The commune also works with other nearby towns. They are part of an intercommunality group called Pays de l'Orbiquet. This group helps them work together on shared services.
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The church of Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière.
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