Saint-Paul-du-Vernay facts for kids
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Saint-Paul-du-Vernay
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 Saint-Paul-du-Vernay
Location in France
Saint-Paul-du-Vernay
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Balleroy |
| Intercommunality | Balleroy Le Molay-Littry |
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15.13 km2 (5.84 sq mi) |
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650 |
| • Density | 43.0/km2 (111.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14643 /14490
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| Elevation | 35–139 m (115–456 ft) (avg. 126 m or 413 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Paul-du-Vernay is a small town, or commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the Calvados department, which is in the region of Basse-Normandie. Think of a commune as a local area with its own government, much like a town or a small city.
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About Saint-Paul-du-Vernay
Saint-Paul-du-Vernay is a charming place in the French countryside. It's known for its quiet atmosphere and traditional French village feel. The commune is part of the larger Calvados area, which is famous for its beautiful landscapes and historical sites, especially those related to World War II.
Where is Saint-Paul-du-Vernay Located?
This commune is found in the Bayeux arrondissement and the Balleroy canton. These are ways France divides its land into smaller parts for local government. Its exact location can be found using its coordinates: 49.1883333333 degrees North and 0.760555555556 degrees West.
The land in Saint-Paul-du-Vernay is not completely flat. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from a low of 35 meters (about 115 feet) to a high of 139 meters (about 456 feet). The average elevation is around 126 meters (about 413 feet).
How Big is Saint-Paul-du-Vernay?
The total area of Saint-Paul-du-Vernay is 15.13 square kilometers. To give you an idea, this is about 5.84 square miles. It's a fairly small area, which is typical for many French communes.
Who Lives in Saint-Paul-du-Vernay?
According to a population count from 1999, about 650 people lived in Saint-Paul-du-Vernay. This makes it a small community where people likely know each other well.
Who is in Charge? The Mayor
Every commune in France has a mayor who leads the local government. For Saint-Paul-du-Vernay, the mayor was Sylvine Bellemain, who served from 2008 to 2014. The mayor helps manage the town's services, like schools, roads, and local events.
Saint-Paul-du-Vernay also works with other nearby communes through something called "intercommunality." This means they team up with places like Balleroy and Le Molay-Littry to share resources and work on projects that benefit everyone in the area.
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The church in Saint-Paul-du-Vernay.
