Valdallière facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Valdallière
Commune
The church in Bernières-le-Patry
Valdallière Location in France Show map of France Valdallière Location in Normandy Show map of Normandy
Country	France
Region	Normandy
Department	Calvados
Arrondissement	Vire
Canton	Condé-en-Normandie
Intercommunality	Intercom de la Vire au Noireau
Area 1	157.94 km2 (60.98 sq mi)
Population  (2021)	5,699
• Density	36.083/km2 (93.455/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	14726 /14410, 14350
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Valdallière is a special type of town or district in France called a commune. It is located in the department of Calvados, which is in northwestern France.

History of Valdallière

Valdallière was created on January 1, 2016. It was formed by joining together 14 smaller communes. These communes included Vassy, which became the main town or "seat" of Valdallière.

The other communes that joined were Bernières-le-Patry, Burcy, Chênedollé, Le Désert, Estry, Montchamp, Pierres, Presles, La Rocque, Rully, Saint-Charles-de-Percy, Le Theil-Bocage, and Viessoix.

Geography and Nature

Valdallière is part of a larger natural area. This area is very important for nature conservation. It is called the Bassin de la Druance.

This special area covers about 5,729 hectares. Valdallière shares a part of this area with nine other communes. It is recognized as a Natura 2000 conservation area. This means it is protected to help keep its natural habitats and wildlife safe.

Population Information

The number of people living in Valdallière changes over time. We can look at historical data to see how the population has grown or shrunk.

See also

In Spanish: Valdallière para niños