La Ferrière-Harang facts for kids
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La Ferrière-Harang
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Part of Souleuvre-en-Bocage
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Souleuvre viaduct under construction
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 La Ferrière-Harang
Location in France
La Ferrière-Harang
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Vire |
| Canton | Condé-en-Normandie |
| Commune | Souleuvre-en-Bocage |
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11.43 km2 (4.41 sq mi) |
| Population
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313 |
| • Density | 27.38/km2 (70.92/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14350
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| Elevation | 75–243 m (246–797 ft) (avg. 179 m or 587 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Ferrière-Harang 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, 2016, La Ferrière-Harang joined with several other nearby villages to form a new, larger commune called Souleuvre-en-Bocage. This merger helped them work together more efficiently.
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Where Was La Ferrière-Harang?
La Ferrière-Harang was situated in the Calvados department. This department is in the Normandy region of France. Normandy is famous for its green landscapes and rich history. The village was located near the town of Vire.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area. It's similar to a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local services and public spaces.
Why Do Communes Merge?
Sometimes, smaller communes like La Ferrière-Harang decide to merge. They join together to form a bigger commune. This can happen for several reasons. It might be to share resources better. It could also be to make local government more efficient. The goal is often to improve services for the people living there.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in La Ferrière-Harang changed over many years. Like many small villages, its population went up and down. Here's a look at how many people lived there at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 443 | — |
| 1968 | 377 | −14.9% |
| 1975 | 351 | −6.9% |
| 1982 | 302 | −14.0% |
| 1990 | 266 | −11.9% |
| 1999 | 282 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 303 | +7.4% |
In 1962, there were 443 people living in La Ferrière-Harang. By 1990, the population had decreased to 266. However, it started to grow again in the early 2000s. In 2008, about 303 people called La Ferrière-Harang home. These numbers show how communities change over time.
See also
In Spanish: La Ferrière-Harang para niños
