Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges facts for kids
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Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges
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The church of Sainte-Marguerite at Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges
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 Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges
Location in France
Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Livarot |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Livarot |
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10.85 km2 (4.19 sq mi) |
| Population | 168 |
| • Density | 15.48/km2 (40.10/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14615 /14140
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| Elevation | 85–191 m (279–627 ft) (avg. 170 m or 560 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-des-Loges was a small commune in the northwest of France. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government. It was located in the Calvados department, which is part of the region called Basse-Normandie.
On January 1, 2016, Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges joined with other nearby communes. They all became part of a new, larger commune called Livarot-Pays-d'Auge. This means Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges no longer exists as a separate commune.
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Where Was Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges Located?
Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges was found in the Basse-Normandie region of France. This region is in the northwestern part of the country. It was specifically located within the Calvados department.
Understanding French Departments and Regions
France is divided into different areas to help with government and organization.
- A region is a large area, like a state or province. Basse-Normandie was one of these regions.
- A department is a smaller area within a region. Calvados is a department known for its beautiful countryside.
- A commune is the smallest local government area, similar to a town, village, or parish.
The Merger into Livarot-Pays-d'Auge
In 2016, many smaller communes in France decided to merge. This means they combined to form bigger communes. Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges was one of these. It joined with several other villages to create the new commune of Livarot-Pays-d'Auge.
Why Communes Merge
Communes often merge to work together more efficiently. By combining, they can share resources, save money, and provide better services to their residents. This helps them manage things like schools, roads, and local services more easily.
Population and Size
Before it merged, Sainte-Marguerite-des-Loges was a very small commune.
- It had a population of about 168 people.
- Its area was around 10.85 square kilometers. This is about 4.19 square miles.
The church of Sainte-Marguerite was a notable building in the commune. It was a central part of the community.
