Orglandes is a commune in the Seine‑Maritime department of the Normandy region in north‑western France. It is administratively part of the arrondissement of Dieppe and the canton of Luneray. The commune is governed by a mayor and municipal council, in accordance with French local government structure.
Geography
Orglandes is situated in the Pays de Caux, a plateau characterized by agricultural lands and chalk cliffs along the coast. The settlement lies inland, a few kilometres south‑southwest of the coastal town of Dieppe, and is accessed via departmental roads that connect it to neighboring villages and the regional road network.
Area and Demography
According to data published by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), the surface area of Orglandes is approximately 5 km². The most recent population figures available from INSEE (2020) record a total of around 300 inhabitants, reflecting the small‑scale, rural nature of the commune.
History
The name “Orglandes” appears in historical records dating from the medieval period, indicating a longstanding settlement in the region. The commune, like many in the Pays de Caux, developed around agriculture and local craft activities. No major historical events specific to Orglandes have been documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Landmarks and Cultural Heritage
- Church of Saint‑Martin: The parish church, dedicated to Saint Martin, is a focal point of the village. Its architectural elements include features typical of rural Norman churches, such as a stone nave and a modest bell tower. The exact date of construction is not definitively recorded in major references, but the structure exhibits characteristics of medieval ecclesiastical architecture.
- War Memorial: As is common in French communes, Orglandes maintains a monument commemorating residents who served and died in the World Wars.
Economy
The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with farms engaged in the cultivation of cereals, dairy production, and livestock husbandry. Small‑scale commercial activity is limited to services that support the resident population.
Administration
The commune is part of the intercommunality structure known as the Communauté de communes du Pays de Caux, which coordinates regional development, infrastructure, and public services among member communes.
References
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE). “Commune d’Orglandes (76484).”
- Prefecture of Seine‑Maritime. Official directory of elected officials.
This entry reflects information available from reliable French governmental and statistical sources.