Caumont-l'Éventé facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caumont-l'Éventé
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Part of Caumont-sur-Aure
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 Caumont-l'Éventé
Location in France
Caumont-l'Éventé
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Calvados | |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux | |
| Canton | Les Monts d'Aunay | |
| Commune | Caumont-sur-Aure | |
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6.27 km2 (2.42 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,346 | |
| • Density | 214.67/km2 (556.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
14240
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| Elevation | 125–247 m (410–810 ft) (avg. 245 m or 804 ft) |
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Caumont-l'Éventé was a small town, also known as a commune, located in northwestern France. It was part of the Calvados department, which is like a county. This charming place was known for its quiet, rural setting.
On January 1, 2017, Caumont-l'Éventé joined with other nearby towns to form a new, larger commune called Caumont-sur-Aure. This means it is no longer a separate commune on its own.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Caumont-l'Éventé changed quite a bit over the years. In the early 1800s, about 700 people lived there. By the late 1800s, the population grew to over 1,000.
Like many small towns, its population went up and down. In the mid-20th century, it saw some decreases. However, by the early 2000s, more people moved to Caumont-l'Éventé. In 2008, about 1,346 people called it home.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1800 | 732 | — |
| 1851 | 1,023 | +39.8% |
| 1881 | 1,066 | +4.2% |
| 1911 | 985 | −7.6% |
| 1931 | 861 | −12.6% |
| 1946 | 856 | −0.6% |
| 1954 | 1,014 | +18.5% |
| 1962 | 1,134 | +11.8% |
| 1968 | 1,172 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 1,178 | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 1,135 | −3.7% |
| 1990 | 1,145 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 1,192 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 1,346 | +12.9% |
Friends Around the World
Caumont-l'Éventé had a special friendship with a town in England. It was twinned with Uffculme, a town in Devon, England. Being twinned means that two towns in different countries have a special connection. They often share cultures and visit each other.
How the Town Was Run
Before it merged, Caumont-l'Éventé was an important local center. It was the main town for a group of 14 smaller communes called a canton. A canton is an administrative area, like a district. In 2008, about 6,373 people lived in this canton. The town's administration helped manage services for all these communities.
