Saint-Ouen-le-Houx facts for kids
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Saint-Ouen-le-Houx
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 Saint-Ouen-le-Houx
Location in France
Saint-Ouen-le-Houx
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Livarot |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Livarot |
| Area
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5.21 km2 (2.01 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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70 |
| • Density | 13.4/km2 (34.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14638 /14140
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| Elevation | 99–189 m (325–620 ft) (avg. 200 m or 660 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-le-Houx was a small village, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It was part of the region called Basse-Normandie and the Calvados department. In 2016, Saint-Ouen-le-Houx joined with other nearby villages to form a new, larger commune named Livarot-Pays-d'Auge.
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About Saint-Ouen-le-Houx
Saint-Ouen-le-Houx was a very small place. A commune in France is like a local government area, similar to a town or village. It had its own mayor and local council.
Where was it located?
This commune was found in the Lower Normandy region, which is in the northwestern part of France. It was also part of the Calvados department. Departments are like counties or provinces in other countries. The area is known for its beautiful countryside.
What happened to Saint-Ouen-le-Houx?
On January 1, 2016, Saint-Ouen-le-Houx merged with several other communes. This was done to create a bigger commune called Livarot-Pays-d'Auge. This kind of merger happens sometimes in France to make local governments more efficient.
Who was in charge?
Before the merger, Saint-Ouen-le-Houx had a mayor named Daniel Sicat. He served from 2008 to 2014. The mayor is the head of the local government in a commune. Saint-Ouen-le-Houx was also part of an "intercommunality" group called Pays de Livarot. This means it worked together with other nearby communes on shared projects and services.
