Bernières-le-Patry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bernières-le-Patry
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Part of Valdallière
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St. Gerbold
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 Bernières-le-Patry
Location in France
Bernières-le-Patry
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Condé-en-Normandie |
| Commune | Valdallière |
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15.67 km2 (6.05 sq mi) |
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529 |
| • Density | 33.76/km2 (87.43/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14410
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| Elevation | 152–270 m (499–886 ft) (avg. 182 m or 597 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bernières-le-Patry was once a small town, or commune, in northwestern France. It was located in the Calvados area, which is part of the Normandy region.
On January 1, 2016, Bernières-le-Patry joined with other nearby towns. They formed a new, larger commune called Valdallière. So, Bernières-le-Patry is now a part of Valdallière.
About Bernières-le-Patry
Bernières-le-Patry is known for its quiet countryside. It is a place where people live and work. The town is located in a beautiful part of France. This area is famous for its history and green landscapes.
Where is it?
Bernières-le-Patry is in the Calvados department. This department is in the Normandy region. Normandy is in the northwest of France. It is close to the English Channel. The area has rolling hills and valleys.
How Big is it?
The area of Bernières-le-Patry is about 15.67 square kilometers. This is roughly 6 square miles. The land here goes from 152 meters (499 feet) high to 270 meters (886 feet) high. This means it has some hills.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Bernières-le-Patry has changed a lot. In 1793, there were 1,464 people. The population went up and down over the years. It reached its highest point in 1851 with 1,568 people.
By 1975, the population had dropped to 532 people. In 2019, just before it merged, about 529 people lived there. This shows how small towns can change over time.
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