Saonnet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saonnet
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 Saonnet
Location in France
Saonnet
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Trévières |
| Intercommunality | Balleroy Le Molay-Littry |
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5.34 km2 (2.06 sq mi) |
| Population
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169 |
| • Density | 31.65/km2 (82.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14668 /14330
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| Elevation | 5–75 m (16–246 ft) (avg. 100 m or 330 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saonnet is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie. Saonnet is also found in the Calvados department.
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About Saonnet
Saonnet is a quiet place with a small number of people living there. In 1999, about 169 people called Saonnet home. The town covers an area of 5.34 square kilometers.
Location and Landscape
Saonnet is situated in a beautiful part of France. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 5 meters (about 16 feet) at its lowest point to 75 meters (about 246 feet) at its highest. The average elevation is around 100 meters (about 328 feet). This means it has some gentle hills and lower areas.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Saonnet has a mayor who helps run the town. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Saonnet was Pierre Sebert. The mayor works with the local community to make decisions for the town.
Landmarks in Saonnet
Saonnet has a historic church called Saint-Germain. This church is an important part of the town's history and community life. You can also find the tomb of Thomas de Saonnet there.
Images for kids
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The church and its cemetery.
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The tomb of Thomas de Saonnet.
See also
In Spanish: Saonnet para niños
