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Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle
Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle is located in France
Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle
Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle
Location in France
Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle is located in Normandy
Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle
Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle
Location in Normandy
Country France
Region Normandy
Department Calvados
Arrondissement Bayeux
Canton Isigny-sur-Mer
Intercommunality Balleroy Le Molay-Littry
Area
1
20.49 km2 (7.91 sq mi)
Population
 (1999)
743
 • Density 36.26/km2 (93.92/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
14614 /14330
Elevation 4–85 m (13–279 ft)
(avg. 46 m or 151 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle is a small place in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or village area. You can find it in the region called Basse-Normandie. This region is in the northwest part of France.

Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle is also part of the Calvados department. Departments are like smaller areas within a region.

About Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle

Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle is a quiet, rural commune. It has a small population, which means not many people live there. The area is mostly made up of countryside and small villages.

Where is Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle Located?

This commune is located in the northwestern part of France. It is part of the Normandy region, which is famous for its history and beautiful landscapes. The nearest large city is Bayeux, which is known for its famous tapestry.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a town or village with its own local council and mayor. The mayor and council manage local services for the people living there. This includes things like local roads, schools, and community events.

Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle is one of many communes in France. Each commune helps to manage its own local area.

Geography and Landscape

Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle covers an area of about 20.49 square kilometers. This is roughly 7.9 square miles. The land here is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 4 meters (about 13 feet) to 85 meters (about 279 feet). The average elevation is around 46 meters (about 151 feet). This suggests a landscape with some gentle hills and valleys.

Population Information

According to information from 1999, Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle had a population of 743 people. This shows it is a small community. The number of people living in a commune can change over time.


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