Estry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Estry
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Part of Valdallière
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Yew tree in Estry, approx 1600 years old
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 Estry
Location in France
Estry
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Condé-en-Normandie |
| Commune | Valdallière |
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10.75 km2 (4.15 sq mi) |
| Population
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345 |
| • Density | 32.09/km2 (83.12/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14410
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| Elevation | 143–245 m (469–804 ft) (avg. 240 m or 790 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Estry was a small village, also known as a commune, located in northwestern France. It was part of the Calvados department in the Normandy region. On January 1, 2016, Estry joined with several other villages to create a new, larger commune called Valdallière.
Life in Estry
Estry was a quiet place with a small number of residents. Like many villages in France, it had its own unique history and local life. The area around Estry is known for its green landscapes and traditional French countryside.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Estry changed over the years. Like many rural areas, it saw some ups and downs in its population. Here's a look at how the population changed:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 425 | — |
| 1968 | 436 | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 378 | −13.3% |
| 1982 | 368 | −2.6% |
| 1990 | 322 | −12.5% |
| 1999 | 336 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 356 | +6.0% |
Becoming Part of Valdallière
On January 1, 2016, Estry became part of a new, larger commune called Valdallière. This change was part of a plan to group smaller villages together. This helps them share resources and manage services more easily. Even though Estry is now part of Valdallière, its history and local identity remain important.
See also
In Spanish: Estry para niños
