Louvières, Calvados facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Louvières
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Part of Formigny La Bataille
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 Louvières
Location in France
Louvières
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Bayeux |
| Canton | Trévières |
| Commune | Formigny La Bataille |
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4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
| Population
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71 |
| • Density | 16.95/km2 (43.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
14710
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| Elevation | 0–49 m (0–161 ft) (avg. 50 m or 160 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Louvières was once a small village, or commune, located in the Calvados area of Normandy, a region in northwestern France.
Imagine a quiet place with a small number of homes and people. That was Louvières. On January 1, 2017, Louvières joined with another nearby commune to form a larger one called Formigny La Bataille. This means Louvières is no longer a separate commune on its own, but part of a bigger community.
Where Was Louvières Located?
Louvières was situated in the Calvados department, which is like a county in France. This department is part of the larger Normandy region, famous for its beautiful countryside and rich history.
The village was near the town of Bayeux and was part of the Trévières canton, which is a smaller administrative area. Its postal code was 14710.
How Many People Lived in Louvières?
Over the years, the number of people living in Louvières changed a bit. Here's a quick look at its population:
- In 1962, there were 103 people.
- By 1968, the population grew slightly to 111.
- In 1975, it reached 113 residents.
- The number then dropped to 92 in 1982.
- By 1990, only 64 people lived there.
- It increased a little to 73 in 1999.
- In 2008, there were 67 residents.
- The last recorded population in 2019 was 71 people, after it had merged into the new commune.
As you can see, Louvières was always a very small community, with its population usually staying under 120 people.
See Also
- In Spanish: Louvières (Calvados) para niños
