Seine-Maritime Facts for Kids

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Seine-Maritime

Prefecture building of the Seine-Maritime department, in Rouen

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Location of Seine-Maritime in France

Area

• Total

6,278 km² (2,424 sq mi)

Population

(2016)

• Total

1,255,755

• Rank

14th

• Density

200.025/km² (518.06/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km²

Seine-Maritime is a special area in the northwest of France. It is called a department. You can find it in the Normandy region. The main city, or prefecture, of Seine-Maritime is Rouen.

About 1,255,755 people lived here in 2016. Seine-Maritime was one of the first 83 departments created in France. This happened during the French Revolution.

Quick Facts About Seine-Maritime
- Important Cities in the Department
- Who Leads Seine-Maritime?
Geography and Nature
- Famous Cliffs of Étretat
- Historical Importance
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Quick Facts About Seine-Maritime

Seine-Maritime is known by a special number, which is 76. It is divided into smaller areas called arrondissements. There are 3 of these. These arrondissements are then split into 35 cantons. The smallest local areas are called communes, and there are 708 of them in Seine-Maritime.

The department covers an area of 6,278 square kilometers. This is about 2,424 square miles.

Important Cities in the Department

The main city and capital of Seine-Maritime is Rouen. It is a very old and historic city. Other important cities include Dieppe and Le Havre. Le Havre is a major port city.

Who Leads Seine-Maritime?

The person in charge of the department is called the President of the General Council. As of now, the president is Pascal Martin. This council helps make decisions for the department.

Geography and Nature

Seine-Maritime is located along the coast, which means it has beautiful beaches and cliffs. The name "Seine-Maritime" comes from the Seine River, which flows through the area, and "Maritime" because it's next to the sea.

Famous Cliffs of Étretat

One of the most famous natural sights is the limestone cliffs of Étretat. These cliffs are very tall and have unique shapes carved by the sea. They are a popular spot for visitors.

Limestone cliffs of Étretat

Historical Importance

The department has a rich history. During World War II, some areas, like Le Havre, were heavily damaged. Le Havre was rebuilt in a modern style after the war. You can still find historical structures, like parts of the Atlantic Wall, which was a defense line built during the war.