Saint-André-de-Briouze

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Saint-André-de-Briouze is a commune in the Orne department in northwestern France, in the Normandy region. It covers 112.21 square kilometers and has a population of 178 (2023), with a population density of about 14.6 people per square kilometer. The elevation ranges from 198 to 262 meters above sea level.

The commune includes several villages and hamlets: Saint-Denis, Les Rivières, Le Haut Bois, Saint-André-de-Briouze, and La Foirie. It is part of the Suisse Normande area, known for its hilly landscapes. Three watercourses run through the commune: the River Rouvre and two streams, the Vaux and the Maufy.

Administrative details: It belongs to the Argentan arrondissement and the Athis-Val de Rouvre canton. It is part of the Val d’Orne intercommunality. The mayor for 2020–2026 is Lucien Buat. The INSEE code is 61361 and the postal code is 61220.

Coordinates: 48°43′50″N 0°19′37″W. Time zone: CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2) in summer.