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Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury
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Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury is located in France
Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury
Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury
Location in France
Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury is located in Normandy
Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury
Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Lisieux
Canton Livarot-Pays-d'Auge
Commune Livarot-Pays-d'Auge
Area
1
4.78 km2 (1.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
108
 • Density 22.59/km2 (58.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
14140
Elevation 43–182 m (141–597 ft)
(avg. 50 m or 160 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury was a small village, also known as a commune, located in northwestern France. It was part of the Calvados area in the Normandy region.

This quiet place was officially merged with another larger commune called Livarot-Pays-d'Auge on January 1, 2016. This means it is now part of a bigger local government area.

Understanding the Population

The population of a place tells us how many people live there. Over the years, the number of people living in Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury changed a little bit.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 96 —    
1968 111 +15.6%
1975 96 −13.5%
1982 105 +9.4%
1990 91 −13.3%
1999 90 −1.1%
2008 98 +8.9%

As you can see from the numbers, the village usually had around 90 to 110 residents. This shows it was a very small community.

Life in a French Commune

A commune in France is like a local town or village. It has its own local government that helps manage things for the people living there. Even small places like Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury had their own local council.

These councils make decisions about local services. This could include things like maintaining roads or helping with local events. They work to make life better for everyone in the community.

Geography and Location

Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury was located in a part of France known for its beautiful countryside. The area is often green with rolling hills. It is part of the Normandy region, which is famous for its history and agriculture.

The village was situated in the Calvados department. This department is known for its apple orchards and dairy farms. It is also close to the coast, though Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury itself was inland.

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