Coudray-Rabut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coudray-Rabut
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Part of Pont-l'Évêque
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Town hall
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 Coudray-Rabut
Location in France
Coudray-Rabut
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Pont-l'Évêque |
| Commune | Pont-l'Évêque |
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4.91 km2 (1.90 sq mi) |
| Population
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322 |
| • Density | 65.58/km2 (169.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14130
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| Elevation | 5–148 m (16–486 ft) (avg. 18 m or 59 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Coudray-Rabut was a small area in northwestern France. It was once known as a "commune." A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. Coudray-Rabut was located in the Calvados department. A department is a bit like a county in other countries. It was also part of the Normandy region, which is a larger area of France.
On January 1, 2019, Coudray-Rabut joined with another commune called Pont-l'Évêque. This means it is now part of the larger Pont-l'Évêque commune.
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What is a French Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest way to divide the country for local government. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and a town council. They make decisions for the people living there.
Communes handle many local services. This includes things like schools, roads, and public buildings. They also help with local events and community life. France has thousands of communes, from very small villages to large cities.
Where Was Coudray-Rabut Located?
Coudray-Rabut was in the Normandy region of France. Normandy is famous for its beautiful countryside and history. It is in the northwestern part of the country.
The commune was part of the Calvados department. Calvados is known for its apple orchards and a special apple brandy. The area has rolling hills and green landscapes.
The nearest larger town was Pont-l'Évêque. This town is well-known for its cheese. Coudray-Rabut was close to this larger center.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Coudray-Rabut changed over the years. Here is a look at its population at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 187 | — |
| 1968 | 178 | −4.8% |
| 1975 | 204 | +14.6% |
| 1982 | 254 | +24.5% |
| 1990 | 313 | +23.2% |
| 1999 | 333 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 320 | −3.9% |
- In 1962, there were 187 people.
- By 1999, the population grew to 333 people.
- In 2016, just before it merged, about 322 people lived there.
This shows that Coudray-Rabut was a small community. Its population stayed around a few hundred people for many decades.
Images for kids
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The town hall of Coudray-Rabut. This building was the center of local government.
See also
- In Spanish: Coudray-Rabut para niños
