Crèvecœur-en-Auge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crèvecœur-en-Auge
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Part of Mézidon Vallée d'Auge
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Ruins of the chateau
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Country | France | |
Region | Normandy | |
Department | Calvados | |
Arrondissement | Lisieux | |
Canton | Mézidon Vallée d'Auge | |
Commune | Mézidon Vallée d'Auge | |
Area
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2.15 km2 (0.83 sq mi) | |
Population
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474 | |
• Density | 220.5/km2 (571.0/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
14240
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Elevation | 14–143 m (46–469 ft) (avg. 22 m or 72 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Crèvecœur-en-Auge is a small place in northwestern France. Its name means "Crèvecœur in Auge." Crèvecœur-en-Auge used to be a separate commune. A commune is like a small town or local area with its own government.
On January 1, 2017, Crèvecœur-en-Auge joined with other nearby communes. They formed a new, larger commune called Mézidon Vallée d'Auge. This means it is no longer a separate commune on its own.
Crèvecœur-en-Auge is in the Calvados area. This area is part of the Normandy region of France. It is also "twinned" with a town in England. This town is Newton Poppleford in Devon, United Kingdom. Being twinned means two towns in different countries become friends. They often visit each other and share ideas.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Crèvecœur-en-Auge has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population numbers:
Historical population | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
1962 | 526 | — |
1968 | 537 | +2.1% |
1975 | 489 | −8.9% |
1982 | 515 | +5.3% |
1990 | 554 | +7.6% |
1999 | 502 | −9.4% |
2008 | 517 | +3.0% |
More Information
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