Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes facts for kids
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Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
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The church in Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
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 Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
Location in France
Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Trévières |
| Intercommunality | Trévières |
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5.69 km2 (2.20 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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415 |
| • Density | 72.93/km2 (188.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14591 /14520
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| Elevation | 0–78 m (0–256 ft) (avg. 70 m or 230 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes was once a small commune in France. A commune is like a local area or town, similar to a municipality. It was located in the region called Basse-Normandie, which is in the northwest part of France. This area is also part of the department known as Calvados.
On January 1, 2017, Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes joined with another commune to form a new, larger commune called Aure sur Mer. This means it is no longer a separate commune on its own.
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Where is Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes?
Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes is found in the Normandy region of France. This region is famous for its beautiful coastline and historical events. The commune was specifically located in the Calvados department.
Geographic Details
The area of Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes covers about 5.69 square kilometers. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 0 meters (at its lowest point) to 78 meters (at its highest point). The average elevation is around 70 meters.
People and History
According to a count in 1999, about 415 people lived in Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes. Like many small towns in France, its history is tied to the local area and its changes over time.
Becoming Part of Aure sur Mer
The decision to merge Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes into Aure sur Mer was part of a bigger plan in France to create larger, more efficient communes. This helps with local government and services. Even though it's now part of a new commune, its history and unique character remain important to the people who live there.
See also
In Spanish: Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes para niños
