Tordouet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tordouet
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 Tordouet
Location in France
Tordouet
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux | |
| Canton | Orbec | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de l'Orbiquet | |
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6.76 km2 (2.61 sq mi) | |
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280 | |
| • Density | 41.4/km2 (107.3/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14693 /14290
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| Elevation | 88–181 m (289–594 ft) (avg. 100 m or 330 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Tordouet was a small commune in France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. Tordouet was located in the Basse-Normandie region, which is in the northwest part of France. It was part of the Calvados department. A department is a bit like a county or a larger administrative area.
On January 1, 2016, Tordouet joined with other nearby communes. They formed a new, larger commune called Valorbiquet.
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Where Tordouet Was Located
Tordouet was found in the Calvados department. This area is known for its beautiful countryside. It is also close to the city of Lisieux.
Geography and Landscape
The area where Tordouet was located has a varied landscape. The elevation, or height above sea level, ranged from 88 meters (about 289 feet) to 181 meters (about 594 feet). The average elevation was around 100 meters (328 feet).
The total area of Tordouet was 6.76 square kilometers. This is about 2.6 square miles. It was a relatively small area.
People and Population
In 2008, Tordouet had a population of 280 people. This means it was a very small community. The people living there were called Tordouétais.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Tordouet had a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Tordouet was Isabelle Rojkoff. The local government managed things like public services and local rules.
Tordouet was also part of a larger group of communes called Pays de l'Orbiquet. This group worked together on projects that benefited all the communes in the area.
Becoming Valorbiquet
On January 1, 2016, Tordouet merged with several other communes. These included La Chapelle-Yvon, Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray, Saint-Julien-de-Mailloc, and Saint-Pierre-de-Mailloc. They all came together to form the new commune of Valorbiquet. This merger helped create a stronger, larger community.
