Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury
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Part of Livarot-Pays-d'Auge
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 Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury
Location in France
Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Livarot-Pays-d'Auge |
| Commune | Livarot-Pays-d'Auge |
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4.78 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Population
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108 |
| • Density | 22.59/km2 (58.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14140
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| 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.
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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.
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| 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.
Images for kids
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A view of the chapel in Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Martin-du-Mesnil-Oury para niños
