Colomby-sur-Thaon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colomby-sur-Thaon
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Part of Colomby-Anguerny
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 Colomby-sur-Thaon
Location in France
Colomby-sur-Thaon
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Courseulles-sur-Mer |
| Commune | Colomby-Anguerny |
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2.76 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Population
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382 |
| • Density | 138.4/km2 (358.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14610
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| Elevation | 19–68 m (62–223 ft) (avg. 65 m or 213 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Colomby-sur-Thaon was a small village, also known as a "commune," located in northwestern France. Its name means "Colomby on Thaon," referring to a nearby river. This commune was part of the Calvados area in the Normandy region.
On January 1, 2016, Colomby-sur-Thaon joined with another village to form a new, larger commune called Colomby-Anguerny. This means Colomby-sur-Thaon is no longer a separate commune on its own.
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Where Was Colomby-sur-Thaon?
Colomby-sur-Thaon was located in the Normandy region of northwestern France. This region is famous for its history and beautiful countryside.
The village was part of the Calvados "department." A department in France is like a county or a state in other countries. It helps organize local government and services.
Life in Colomby-sur-Thaon
Like many small French communes, Colomby-sur-Thaon was a quiet place. It had a small population and was mainly a rural area. The people living there were part of a close-knit community.
The village was governed by a local council, which made decisions for the residents. This is how communes in France manage their daily life and services.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Colomby-sur-Thaon changed over many years. Like many small villages, its population went up and down.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 144 | — |
| 1968 | 139 | −3.5% |
| 1975 | 230 | +65.5% |
| 1982 | 305 | +32.6% |
| 1990 | 318 | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 347 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 403 | +16.1% |
In 1962, there were 144 people. By 2008, the population had grown to 403. These numbers show how the village changed before it merged with Colomby-Anguerny.
Why Communes Merge
Sometimes, small communes like Colomby-sur-Thaon merge with nearby ones. This often happens to help them work better together. Merging can make it easier to share resources, manage public services, and plan for the future.
When Colomby-sur-Thaon merged, it became part of a larger community. This helps ensure that the area can continue to thrive and provide for its residents.
See also
In Spanish: Colomby-sur-Thaon para niños
