Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet
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 Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet
Location in France
Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Troarn |
| Intercommunality | Entre bois et marais |
| Area
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8.17 km2 (3.15 sq mi) |
| Population
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155 |
| • Density | 18.97/km2 (49.14/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14651 /14670
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| Elevation | 2–44 m (6.6–144.4 ft) (avg. 8 m or 26 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-du-Jonquet is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the region called Basse-Normandie and is part of the Calvados department.
What is Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet?
Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet is a type of local area in France called a commune. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local government. It's a quiet place, home to only about 155 people as of 1999. This makes it a very small community where everyone likely knows each other!
Where is Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet Located?
This commune is in the northwestern part of France. It's in the Calvados department, which is famous for its beautiful countryside and historical sites. The village is quite close to the city of Caen. Its exact location is at about 49.17 degrees North and 0.12 degrees West.
The land in Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet is mostly flat, but it does have some gentle slopes. The lowest point in the commune is just 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) above sea level, while the highest point reaches 44 meters (about 144 feet). This means it's not a mountainous area but has some small hills. The total area of the commune is 8.17 square kilometers, which is about 3.15 square miles.
Who Leads Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet?
Like all communes in France, Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor is like the head of the village. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Didier Lemonnier.
The commune also works with other nearby villages in a group called an "intercommunality." For Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet, this group is called "Entre bois et marais," which means "Between woods and marshes." This helps small communes work together on things like services and projects that benefit everyone.
