Manche Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
| Manche | |
|---|---|
Details | |
| Information | |
| Number | 50 |
| Region | Basse-Normandie |
| Prefecture | Saint-Lô |
| Subprefecture | Avranches Cherbourg Coutances |
| Population
- Total (1999) - Density | Ranked 52nd
481,571 81 /km² |
| Area | 6,412 km² |
| Arrondissementss | 4 |
| Cantons | 52 |
| Communes | 602 |
| President of the general council | XX |
| Location | |
Manche is a French département in Normandy, called after La Manche ("the sleeve"), which is the French name of the English Channel.
Administration
History
Geography
The département includes the Cotentin Peninsula and the islands of Chausey.