Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne facts for kids
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Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne
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 Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne
Location in France
Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Tilly-sur-Seulles |
| Intercommunality | Entre Thue et Mue |
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5.26 km2 (2.03 sq mi) |
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293 |
| • Density | 55.70/km2 (144.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14568 /14740
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| Elevation | 34–77 m (112–253 ft) (avg. 60 m or 200 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne was a small village, once known as a commune, which is a type of local government area in France. It was located in the region called Basse-Normandie. This area is in the Calvados department, which is like a county, in the northwest part of France.
On January 1, 2017, Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne joined with other nearby villages. They formed a new, larger commune named Thue et Mue. This means Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne is no longer a separate commune on its own.
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Where Was Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne?
Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne was found in the Calvados department. This department is part of the Normandy region in northwestern France. It is located not too far from the city of Caen.
Geographic Location
The village was situated about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) west of Caen. It was part of the Tilly-sur-Seulles area, which is known as a canton. A canton is a smaller administrative area within a department.
Elevation and Size
The land in Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne was mostly flat, with some gentle hills. The highest point was about 77 meters (253 feet) above sea level. The lowest point was 34 meters (112 feet). The average height was around 60 meters (197 feet). The total area of the commune was 5.26 square kilometers (2.03 square miles).
People and Government
In 1999, Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne had a population of 293 people. This made it a very small and quiet community.
Local Leadership
Like all communes in France, Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne had a mayor. The mayor was the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Serge Calmels. The mayor's job is to manage the village's daily life. This includes things like local services and public buildings.
Joining Together
The decision to merge with other communes to form Thue et Mue was a big change. This kind of merger happens when smaller areas decide to work together. It can help them share resources and manage services more efficiently.
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A view of Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne.
