La Croupte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Croupte
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Part of Livarot-Pays-d'Auge
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 La Croupte
Location in France
La Croupte
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Livarot-Pays-d'Auge |
| Commune | Livarot-Pays-d'Auge |
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3.45 km2 (1.33 sq mi) |
| Population
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115 |
| • Density | 33.33/km2 (86.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14140
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| Elevation | 108–189 m (354–620 ft) (avg. 180 m or 590 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Croupte (French pronunciation: [la kʁupt]) was a small village, known as a commune, located in northwestern France. It was part of the Calvados department in the Normandy region. Imagine a quiet, pretty place in the French countryside!
On January 1, 2016, La Croupte joined with other nearby villages to form a bigger commune called Livarot-Pays-d'Auge. This means La Croupte is now part of a larger community, but its history and charm remain.
What is a 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.
Why Communes Merge
Sometimes, smaller communes like La Croupte decide to merge with their neighbors. This can happen for several reasons. Merging can help them share resources better, save money, and provide more services to their residents. It also helps them have a stronger voice in regional decisions.
Population
The population of a place tells us how many people live there. Over the years, the number of people living in La Croupte changed. Here's a look at how its population grew and shrank before it merged into Livarot-Pays-d'Auge.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 73 | — |
| 1968 | 76 | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 68 | −10.5% |
| 1982 | 71 | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 77 | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 73 | −5.2% |
| 2008 | 122 | +67.1% |
See also
In Spanish: La Croupte para niños
