Champ-du-Boult facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Champ-du-Boult
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Part of Noues de Sienne
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Notre-Dame church in Champ-du-Boult
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 Champ-du-Boult
Location in France
Champ-du-Boult
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Vire Normandie |
| Commune | Noues de Sienne |
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13.85 km2 (5.35 sq mi) |
| Population
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374 |
| • Density | 27.00/km2 (69.94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14380
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| Elevation | 170–351 m (558–1,152 ft) (avg. 309 m or 1,014 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Champ-du-Boult was a small French village, also known as a commune. It was located in the Calvados area, which is a part of the Normandy region in northwestern France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a small town or parish.
On January 1, 2017, Champ-du-Boult joined with several other nearby villages. They all merged to create a new, larger commune called Noues de Sienne. This kind of merger happens when smaller communities decide to combine their resources and work together.
Where is Champ-du-Boult?
Champ-du-Boult is situated in the Calvados department. A department in France is like a county or a state in other countries. Calvados is known for its beautiful countryside and is part of the larger Normandy region.
Normandy is famous for its history, including the D-Day landings, and its delicious food products like cheese and cider. Champ-du-Boult itself was a quiet, rural area, typical of many small French villages.
How Many People Lived There?
The number of people living in Champ-du-Boult changed over the years. Like many small villages, its population saw some ups and downs. Here's a look at how many people lived there at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 663 | — |
| 1968 | 636 | −4.1% |
| 1975 | 503 | −20.9% |
| 1982 | 503 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 432 | −14.1% |
| 1999 | 435 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 382 | −12.2% |
As you can see, the population slowly decreased over several decades before the commune merged. This trend is common in many rural areas as people move to larger towns or cities for work or education.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It's like a local government area that manages its own affairs. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that make decisions for the community.
Communes can be very large cities, like Paris, or very small villages, like Champ-du-Boult was. They are important for local services, like schools, roads, and community events. When Champ-du-Boult merged into Noues de Sienne, it became part of a larger, combined local government.
See also
In Spanish: Champ-du-Boult para niños
