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Orne

Orne (; or ) is a department in the northwest of France, named after the river Orne. It had a population of 275,201 in 2023.

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Orne is a department (administrative region) located in northwestern France and takes its name from the Orne River that flows through it. With a population of 275,201 as of 2023, it is one of France's regional divisions that helps organize local government and services.

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Settlement.name: Orne
Settlement.native_name_lang: fr
Settlement.type: Department
Settlement.image_skyline: Hôtel de Guise Préfecture de l'Orne à Alençon DSCF2223.JPG
Settlement.image_caption: Prefecture building of the Orne department, in Alençon
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Orne Department.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Blason département fr Orne.svg
Settlement.image_map: Orne-Position.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Orne in France
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: France
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History
Geography
Geology
Hydrology
Fauna and Flora
Economy
Employment
Production in Orne
Food and Drink Production in Orne
Dairy products and cheeses
Fruit-based products
Demographics
Principal towns
Politics
Presidential elections 2nd round
Current National Assembly Representatives
Administrative division of the Orne
Culture
Notable annual events in Orne
Music festivals
Fairs and gastronomy
Sport
Football
Horse racing
Transport
Road
Rail
Bus
Air
Tourism
Overview
Main attractions
Heritage sites
Museums
Gardens
Towns and villages
Natural areas
Other attractions
Accommodation
Economic impact
See also
References
External links

Orne (; or ) is a department in the northwest of France, named after the river Orne. It had a population of 275,201 in 2023.

== History == Orne is one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution, on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Normandy and Perche.