Tracy-sur-Mer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tracy-sur-Mer
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Church of Saint Martin
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 Tracy-sur-Mer
Location in France
Tracy-sur-Mer
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux | |
| Canton | Ryes | |
| Intercommunality | Bayeux | |
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3.72 km2 (1.44 sq mi) | |
| Population
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240 | |
| • Density | 64.5/km2 (167/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14709 /14117
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| Elevation | 0–74 m (0–243 ft) (avg. 5 m or 16 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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Tracy-sur-Mer is a small and charming commune (which is like a town or village) located in the northwest of France. It is part of the region called Basse-Normandie and is found in the Calvados department.
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What is a French Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest way that land is divided for local government. Think of it like a city, town, or village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council who help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Tracy-sur-Mer is one of many thousands of communes across France.
Where is Tracy-sur-Mer Located?
Tracy-sur-Mer is situated in the Normandy region, which is famous for its beautiful coastlines and rich history. It's specifically in the Calvados department. This area is known for its green countryside and its closeness to the English Channel.
Geography and Landscape
The commune covers an area of about 3.72 square kilometers (which is about 1.4 square miles). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 0 meters (right at sea level) up to 74 meters (about 243 feet) at its highest point. This means it has some flat areas near the coast and some higher ground too.
People of Tracy-sur-Mer
According to a count in 1999, about 240 people lived in Tracy-sur-Mer. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The people who live there are called its "population."
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Tracy-sur-Mer has a mayor who leads the local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor was Eric Le Gagneur. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions that help the community. Tracy-sur-Mer is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality" with Bayeux, which helps them work together on bigger projects.
Administrative Divisions
Tracy-sur-Mer is part of the Bayeux arrondissement and the Ryes canton. These are just different ways that France organizes its regions for administrative purposes, helping to manage services and elections more easily.
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The Church of Saint Martin in Tracy-sur-Mer.
