Tortisambert facts for kids
Tortisambert was a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It was part of the region called Basse-Normandie and belonged to the Calvados department. On January 1, 2016, Tortisambert merged with several other towns to create a new, larger commune named Livarot-Pays-d'Auge.
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What Was Tortisambert?
Tortisambert was a type of local government area in France, similar to a small town or village. These areas are called "communes." Each commune has its own local council and mayor.
Where Was Tortisambert Located?
Tortisambert was situated in the northwestern part of France.
- Region: It was in the Basse-Normandie region. Regions are large administrative areas in France, like states or provinces.
- Department: It was part of the Calvados department. Departments are smaller divisions within regions.
Why Did Tortisambert Change?
On January 1, 2016, Tortisambert joined with other nearby communes. This process is called a "merger." When communes merge, they combine their resources and administration to form a new, larger commune. Tortisambert became part of the new commune named Livarot-Pays-d'Auge. This often happens to make local government more efficient.
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