Boissey, Calvados facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boissey
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Part of Saint-Pierre-en-Auge
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Manoir of Boissey
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 Boissey
Location in France
Boissey
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Livarot-Pays-d'Auge |
| Commune | Saint-Pierre-en-Auge |
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5.28 km2 (2.04 sq mi) |
| Population
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203 |
| • Density | 38.45/km2 (99.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14170
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| Elevation | 34–165 m (112–541 ft) (avg. 70 m or 230 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Boissey (pronounced bwa-SAY) was once a small commune in northwestern France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It was located in the Calvados department, which is a part of the Normandy region.
On January 1, 2017, Boissey joined with other nearby communes to form a larger new commune called Saint-Pierre-en-Auge. This means Boissey is no longer a separate commune on its own.
Where is Boissey?
Boissey is found in the Calvados department. This area is in the Normandy region of France. Normandy is famous for its beautiful countryside and rich history.
The coordinates for Boissey are about 49.02 degrees North and 0.0478 degrees East. This places it in the northwestern part of France.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It's like a town or a parish. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services.
Boissey was a small commune, meaning it had a smaller number of residents. When communes merge, they often do so to share resources and improve services for everyone.
Population of Boissey
Over the years, the number of people living in Boissey has changed. Here's a look at its population history:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 282 | — |
| 1968 | 247 | −12.4% |
| 1975 | 236 | −4.5% |
| 1982 | 216 | −8.5% |
| 1990 | 202 | −6.5% |
| 1999 | 206 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 198 | −3.9% |
As you can see, the population was around 200 to 280 people. In 2019, just after it merged, its population was recorded as 203.
See also
In Spanish: Boissey (Calvados) para niños
