Bizou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bizou
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The church in Bizou
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 Bizou
Location in France
Bizou
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Orne |
| Arrondissement | Mortagne-au-Perche |
| Canton | Tourouvre au Perche |
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9.04 km2 (3.49 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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133 |
| • Density | 14.71/km2 (38.10/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
61046 /61290
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| Elevation | 145–251 m (476–823 ft) (avg. 154 m or 505 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bizou is a small commune located in northwestern France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. Bizou is part of the Orne department. A department is a larger area, similar to a county or province.
About Bizou
Bizou is a quiet place in the French countryside. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere. The village has an old church, which is a common sight in many French communes.
Location and Geography
Bizou is found in the Mortagne-au-Perche arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district in France. It is also part of the Tourouvre au Perche canton. A canton is a smaller area used for elections.
The village sits at an elevation of about 154 meters (505 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in Bizou is 145 meters (476 feet), and the highest is 251 meters (823 feet). The total area of Bizou is 9.04 square kilometers (3.49 square miles).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Bizou has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune. For example, they look after public services and local projects. From 2008 to 2014, Daniel Tréhorel was the mayor of Bizou.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Bizou has changed over the years. Studying population numbers helps us understand how a place grows or shrinks.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 136 | — |
| 1968 | 128 | −5.9% |
| 1975 | 119 | −7.0% |
| 1982 | 108 | −9.2% |
| 1990 | 134 | +24.1% |
| 1999 | 116 | −13.4% |
| 2006 | 129 | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 120 | −7.0% |
In 1962, there were 136 people living in Bizou. The population went down for a while, reaching 108 people in 1982. Then it went up again to 134 in 1990. By January 2019, the population was 133 people. These numbers show how the community has changed over time.
