# Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau > commune in Calvados, France **Wikidata**: [Q1087136](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1087136) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sainte-marie-outre-l-eau ## Summary Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau is a commune in the Calvados department of France. It is a small rural municipality located in the Normandy region, historically part of the arrondissement of Vire and the canton of Saint-Sever-Calvados. ## Key Facts - **Country**: France - **Region**: Normandy - **Department**: Calvados - **Arrondissement**: Vire - **Canton**: Saint-Sever-Calvados (until March 2015) - **Type**: Commune of France (inception: 1789) - **Population**: Ranging from 81 to 224 over recent decades, with recent figures including 84, 93, 104, 106, 118, 119, 123 (multiple years), 124 (multiple years), 125, 127, 128, 149, 224 - **Coordinates**: Latitude 48.935555555556, Longitude -1.0238888888889 - **Website**: [https://www.vireaunoireau.fr/commune/sainte-marie-outre-l-eau](https://www.vireaunoireau.fr/commune/sainte-marie-outre-l-eau) - **Sitelink Count**: 42 - **Wikipedia Title**: Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau - **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Calvados, France ## FAQs **What is Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau?** Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy, France. It is a small administrative division classified as a territorial subdivision for municipalities in France. **Where is Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau located?** It is located in the Calvados department of the Normandy region in northwestern France. It was historically part of the arrondissement of Vire and the canton of Saint-Sever-Calvados. **What is the population of Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau?** The population has varied over time, with recent figures including 84, 93, 104, 106, 118, 119, 123 (multiple years), 124 (multiple years), 125, 127, 128, 149, and 224. The most recent figure available is 224. **What administrative changes has Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau undergone?** It was historically part of the canton of Saint-Sever-Calvados until March 2015. It remains part of the arrondissement of Vire and the Calvados department. **What is the official website for Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau?** The official website is [https://www.vireaunoireau.fr/commune/sainte-marie-outre-l-eau](https://www.vireaunoireau.fr/commune/sainte-marie-outre-l-eau). ## Why It Matters Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau represents a small but integral part of France's decentralized administrative structure. As a commune, it plays a role in local governance, contributing to the cultural and demographic fabric of the Calvados department. Its historical alignment with the canton of Saint-Sever-Calvados and the arrondissement of Vire situates it within a broader regional framework that has evolved since the French Revolution. ## Notable For - Being a commune within the historically significant canton of Saint-Sever-Calvados (until 2015) - Its inclusion in the arrondissement of Vire, a key administrative unit in Calvados - A population that reflects rural demographic trends in Normandy - Geographic coordinates placing it in northwestern France - A local government website indicating active municipal engagement ## Body ### Location and Administrative Context Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau is situated in the Calvados department, which was established on March 4, 1790. It is part of the arrondissement of Vire, an administrative subdivision of Calvados. Until March 2015, it belonged to the canton of Saint-Sever-Calvados, which was reorganized as part of France's broader territorial reforms. ### History and Classification As a commune of France, Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau falls under the administrative classification established in 1789 during the French Revolution. Communes are the smallest administrative divisions in France and serve as local government units with elected municipal councils. ### Demographics The population of Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau has fluctuated over recent decades, with recorded figures including: - 81, 84, 93, 104, 106, 118, 119, 123 (multiple years), 124 (multiple years), 125, 127, 128, 149, and 224. These figures reflect the demographic shifts typical of small rural communes in France. ### Geography The commune is located at latitude 48.935555555556 and longitude -1.0238888888889. This geographic positioning situates it in the northwestern part of France, within the Normandy region. ### Governance and Local Engagement Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau maintains a local government presence through its official website: [https://www.vireaunoireau.fr/commune/sainte-marie-outre-l-eau](https://www.vireaunoireau.fr/commune/sainte-marie-outre-l-eau). This platform likely serves as a hub for municipal information, decisions, and community engagement. ### Related Entities - **Calvados**: The department to which the commune belongs, established in 1790. - **Arrondissement of Vire**: The administrative district overseeing the commune. - **Canton of Saint-Sever-Calvados**: The former canton (until 2015) to which the commune belonged. - **Commune of France**: The overarching classification for all municipal divisions in France, dating to 1789. ## References 1. BnF authorities 2. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018 3. INSEE code 4. [Source](https://archives.calvados.fr/classificationScheme/11d99609-7d05-4864-9e3e-7f744d9c2753) 5. répertoire géographique des communes 6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 7. Annuaire de service-public.fr 8. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017 9. Populations légales 2016 10. Populations légales 2017 11. Populations légales 2018 12. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602) 13. Populations légales 2019 14. Populations légales 2020 15. Populations légales 2021 16. Populations de référence 2022 17. Populations de référence 2023 18. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419) 19. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies 20. GeoNames 21. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z) 22. [2016](https://data.geopf.fr/telechargement/download/GEOFLA/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28.7z) 23. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)