Danvou-la-Ferrière facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Danvou-la-Ferrière
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Part of Les Monts d'Aunay
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Château La Ferrière
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 Danvou-la-Ferrière
Location in France
Danvou-la-Ferrière
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Les Monts d'Aunay |
| Commune | Les Monts d'Aunay |
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11.51 km2 (4.44 sq mi) |
| Population
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158 |
| • Density | 13.73/km2 (35.55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14770
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| Elevation | 177–298 m (581–978 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Danvou-la-Ferrière was a small village, also known as a "commune," located in the Calvados area of northwestern France. It was part of the beautiful Normandy region. On January 1, 2017, Danvou-la-Ferrière joined with other nearby villages to form a new, larger commune called Les Monts d'Aunay.
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What is a French Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local schools, roads, and public services.
Communes can be very big cities like Paris, or tiny villages with just a few people. Danvou-la-Ferrière was one of the smaller ones.
Merging Communes
Sometimes, smaller communes decide to merge together. This can happen for many reasons. It might help them share resources better or offer more services to their residents. When Danvou-la-Ferrière merged, it became part of a bigger group of villages. This new group is called Les Monts d'Aunay.
Life in Danvou-la-Ferrière
Danvou-la-Ferrière was a quiet, rural area. It covered about 11.51 square kilometers (around 4.4 square miles). The land here varied in height, from 177 meters (581 feet) to 298 meters (978 feet) above sea level. This means it had some gentle hills and valleys.
The main image for Danvou-la-Ferrière shows the Château La Ferrière. A "château" is a French castle or large country house. This building is an important part of the area's history and charm.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Danvou-la-Ferrière changed over the years. Here's a look at its population:
- 1962: 193 people
- 1968: 186 people
- 1975: 179 people
- 1982: 177 people
- 1990: 155 people
- 1999: 166 people
- 2008: 165 people
- 2019: 158 people (this was after the merger, referring to the population of the former commune within the new one)
As you can see, the population stayed quite small. It slowly decreased over several decades before stabilizing a bit.
See also
In Spanish: Danvou-la-Ferrière para niños
