Avranches facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
Avranches
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Manche | |
| Arrondissement | Avranches | |
| Canton | Avranches | |
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4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi) | |
| Population
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8,090 | |
| • Density | 1,798/km2 (4,660/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
50025 /50300
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| Elevation | 7–108 m (23–354 ft) (avg. 108 m or 354 ft) |
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Avranches is a town in France, located in the Manche department. It's part of the Lower Normandy region in the northwest of the country. Avranches is also a subprefecture, which means it's an important administrative center for the area. People who live here are called Avranchinais.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1793 | 5,880 | — |
| 1800 | 5,413 | −7.9% |
| 1806 | 6,144 | +13.5% |
| 1821 | 6,431 | +4.7% |
| 1831 | 7,269 | +13.0% |
| 1836 | 7,690 | +5.8% |
| 1841 | 8,256 | +7.4% |
| 1846 | 7,965 | −3.5% |
| 1851 | 8,932 | +12.1% |
| 1856 | 8,702 | −2.6% |
| 1861 | 8,592 | −1.3% |
| 1866 | 8,642 | +0.6% |
| 1872 | 8,137 | −5.8% |
| 1876 | 8,157 | +0.2% |
| 1881 | 8,057 | −1.2% |
| 1886 | 8,000 | −0.7% |
| 1891 | 7,785 | −2.7% |
| 1896 | 7,845 | +0.8% |
| 1901 | 7,384 | −5.9% |
| 1906 | 7,360 | −0.3% |
| 1911 | 7,174 | −2.5% |
| 1921 | 6,597 | −8.0% |
| 1926 | 6,803 | +3.1% |
| 1931 | 6,881 | +1.1% |
| 1936 | 7,130 | +3.6% |
| 1946 | 7,554 | +5.9% |
| 1954 | 8,004 | +6.0% |
| 1962 | 8,854 | +10.6% |
| 1968 | 9,775 | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 10,136 | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 9,468 | −6.6% |
| 1990 | 8,638 | −8.8% |
| 1999 | 8,509 | −1.5% |
| 2006 | 8,239 | −3.2% |
| 2009 | 8,090 | −1.8% |
Where is Avranches?
Avranches is located in the southern part of the Cotentin Peninsula. The town is built on high ground, which gives it great views.
From Avranches, you can look out over the sandy dunes and marshes along the bay. You can even see the famous Mont Saint-Michel from here!
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Notre Dame des Champs
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Notre-Dame-des-Champs,
Stations of the Cross -
Saint-Gervais Basilica
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Saint-Gervais Basilica,
Skull of Saint Aubert
Friends Around the World: Twin Towns
A "twin town" (or sister city) is when two towns in different countries form a special partnership. They often share culture and visit each other. Avranches has twin towns in several countries:
Saint-Gaudens, France, since 1944.
Korbach, Germany, since 1963.
Saint Helier, Jersey, since 1982.
Crediton, United Kingdom, since 1993.
Images for kids
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Patton Square
See also
In Spanish: Avranches para niños
