Sallen facts for kids
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Sallen
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 Sallen
Location in France
Sallen
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Caumont-l'Éventé |
| Intercommunality | Balleroy Le Molay-Littry |
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11.21 km2 (4.33 sq mi) |
| Population
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234 |
| • Density | 20.87/km2 (54.06/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14664 /14240
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| Elevation | 75–189 m (246–620 ft) (avg. 128 m or 420 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Sallen is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. Sallen is also found within the Calvados department.
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About Sallen: A French Commune
Sallen is a typical French commune, which is the smallest kind of administrative area in France. Think of it like a small local government area. It's where people live and work together.
Where is Sallen Located?
Sallen is situated in the Calvados department. This department is known for its beautiful countryside and historical sites. It is part of the Lower Normandy region, which is in the northwestern part of France.
Who Leads Sallen?
Like all communes, Sallen has a mayor who helps run the town. The mayor is a leader chosen by the people to make decisions for the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Sallen was Rémi Cauvin.
How Big is Sallen?
Sallen covers an area of about 11.21 square kilometers. This is roughly 4.3 square miles. The town's elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 75 meters (about 246 feet) to 189 meters (about 620 feet).
Population of Sallen
The number of people living in Sallen has changed over the years. Understanding population numbers helps us see how a town grows or shrinks.
How Many People Live in Sallen?
In 1999, the population of Sallen was 234 people. By 2008, the number of residents had grown slightly to 283 people.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's a look at how Sallen's population has changed through the years:
- 1962: 356 people
- 1968: 338 people
- 1975: 278 people
- 1982: 252 people
- 1990: 240 people
- 1999: 234 people
- 2008: 283 people
See also
- In Spanish: Sallen para niños
