Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces facts for kids
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Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces
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 Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces
Location in France
Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Le Bény-Bocage |
| Intercommunality | Bény-Bocage |
| Area
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8.48 km2 (3.27 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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254 |
| • Density | 29.95/km2 (77.58/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14636 /14350
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| Elevation | 120–301 m (394–988 ft) (avg. 148 m or 486 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces was a small community, known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It was part of the region called Basse-Normandie and belonged to the Calvados department.
This charming area was home to 254 people back in 1999. It was a quiet place with a mayor, Bernard Lecorbeiller, who served from 2008 to 2014.
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What Happened to Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces?
On January 1, 2016, Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces joined with several other communes. They all came together to form a new, larger commune called Souleuvre-en-Bocage. This happens sometimes in France to create bigger, more efficient local governments.
Where Was This Commune Located?
Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces was situated in the Vire arrondissement. An arrondissement is like a district within a department. It was also part of the Le Bény-Bocage canton, which is another type of administrative area.
How High Was the Land?
The land in Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces had different heights.
- The lowest point was 120 meters (about 394 feet) above sea level.
- The highest point reached 301 meters (about 988 feet).
- The average height was around 148 meters (about 486 feet).
How Big Was the Area?
The total area of Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces was 8.48 square kilometers. This is about 3.27 square miles, which is a fairly small size for a commune.
See Also
- In Spanish: Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces para niños
