Friardel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Friardel
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Part of La Vespière-Friardel
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 Friardel
Location in France
Friardel
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Livarot-Pays-d'Auge |
| Commune | La Vespière-Friardel |
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9.39 km2 (3.63 sq mi) |
| Population
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248 |
| • Density | 26.41/km2 (68.40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14290
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| Elevation | 115–204 m (377–669 ft) (avg. 95 m or 312 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Friardel (which you say like "free-yar-DEL") was once a small town, or commune, in northwestern France. It was located in a part of France called Normandy, which is famous for its history and beautiful countryside.
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What Was Friardel?
Friardel used to be its own separate commune. In France, a commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. It's the smallest way that land is divided up for official purposes.
Where Was Friardel Located?
Friardel was part of the Calvados department. A department is a larger area, a bit like a county or a state in other countries. Calvados is known for its apple orchards and delicious cider. Friardel was also within the bigger region of Normandy.
How Did Friardel Change?
On January 1, 2016, Friardel joined with another nearby commune called La Vespière. When two communes merge, they become one new, larger commune. This new place is now called La Vespière-Friardel. This happens sometimes to make local government more efficient.
How Many People Lived in Friardel?
The number of people living in Friardel changed over the years. This is called its population. Here's a quick look at how many people lived there at different times:
- 1962: 225 people
- 1968: 176 people
- 1975: 181 people
- 1982: 206 people
- 1990: 185 people
- 1999: 199 people
- 2008: 239 people
As you can see, the population went up and down a bit. In 2019, just before it merged, about 248 people lived in the area that was Friardel.
