Cérences

Cérences is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy, northwestern France. It is located approximately 20 kilometers south of Coutances and falls within the arrondissement of Coutances. The population of Cérences is typically around 600-700 residents, though this can fluctuate.

Historically, the area has been agricultural. Local industries include farming and related small businesses. There is a town hall (mairie), a church, and a primary school located in Cérences, providing essential local services to the community.

Geographically, Cérences is characterized by rolling hills and farmland, typical of the Normandy landscape. It is situated near other small towns and villages in the region, making it part of a larger interconnected rural community.