Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine
|
|
|---|---|
 Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine
Location in France
Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine
Location in Normandy
|
|
| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Le Bény-Bocage |
| Intercommunality | Bény-Bocage |
| Area
1
|
12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
|
254 |
| • Density | 20.77/km2 (53.79/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14655 /14350
|
| Elevation | 125–260 m (410–853 ft) (avg. 216 m or 709 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine was a small village in France. It was known as a commune, which is like a local government area. This village was located in the Basse-Normandie region. It was also part of the Calvados department in northwest France.
On January 1, 2016, Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine joined with other nearby communes. They all became part of a new, larger commune called Souleuvre-en-Bocage. This happens sometimes when small towns combine to work together.
Contents
Understanding Communes in France
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it as a town or a village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor who helps run things.
What a Commune Does
Communes are important for daily life. They manage local services like schools and roads. They also handle things like local planning and public safety. The mayor and the council make decisions for the people living there.
Regions and Departments
France is divided into larger areas to help with government. First, there are regions, which are big areas like states. Basse-Normandie was one of these regions. Inside each region, there are smaller areas called departments. Calvados is an example of a department. Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine was located within the Calvados department.
Location and Geography
Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine was situated in the northwest part of France. This area is known for its green landscapes and rolling hills. The village was part of the Bocage region, which means "wooded countryside."
Elevation and Area
The village was located at an elevation of about 216 meters (709 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point was 125 meters (410 feet) and its highest was 260 meters (853 feet). The total area of the commune was about 12.23 square kilometers (4.72 square miles).
Population Information
According to a count in 1999, Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine had a population of 254 people. This shows it was a very small community.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine para niños
