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Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille
Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille is located in France
Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille
Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille
Location in France
Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille is located in Normandy
Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille
Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Vire
Canton Condé-sur-Noireau
Intercommunality Condé
Area
1
12.43 km2 (4.80 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
347
 • Density 27.92/km2 (72.30/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14653 /14770
Elevation 117–252 m (384–827 ft)
(avg. 250 m or 820 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-la-Vieille was a small French town, known as a commune. It was located in the northwest of France, in a region called Basse-Normandie. It was also part of the Calvados department.

On January 1, 2016, Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille joined with several other communes to form a new, larger commune named Condé-en-Normandie. This means it is no longer a separate commune on its own.

What is a French Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest area of local government. Think of it like a town or a village that has its own local council and mayor. France has thousands of these communes, each with its own history and community.

Where Was Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille Located?

Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille was found in the region of Basse-Normandie. This region is in the northwest part of France, close to the coast. It was also part of the department called Calvados. Departments are like counties or larger administrative areas within a region.

Facts About the Area

  • Area: Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille covered about 12.43 square kilometers (around 4.8 square miles).
  • Population: In 1999, about 347 people lived there.
  • Elevation: The land in Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille was generally hilly. Its highest point was 252 meters (about 827 feet) above sea level, and its lowest point was 117 meters (about 384 feet).

A New Beginning: Condé-en-Normandie

On January 1, 2016, Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille merged with other nearby communes. This created a new, bigger commune called Condé-en-Normandie. This kind of merger happens when smaller towns decide to join together. They do this to share resources and manage services more efficiently.

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