Merval facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merval
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Part of Les Septvallons
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 Merval
Location in France
Merval
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Soissons |
| Canton | Braine |
| Commune | Les Septvallons |
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3.36 km2 (1.30 sq mi) |
| Population
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120 |
| • Density | 35.7/km2 (92/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
02160
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| Elevation | 69–180 m (226–591 ft) (avg. 159 m or 522 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Merval was a small village, known as a commune, located in northern France. It was part of the Aisne department. On January 1, 2016, Merval joined with other nearby villages to form a new, larger commune called Les Septvallons. This means Merval is no longer a separate commune on its own.
Where is Merval?
Merval is found in the northern part of France, within the Aisne department. It is situated in a region known for its rolling hills and countryside. The village sits at an elevation of about 159 meters (around 520 feet) above sea level. Its total area is about 3.36 square kilometers, which is roughly 1.3 square miles.
Population Changes
Like many small villages, Merval's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people lived there at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 84 | — |
| 1968 | 65 | −22.6% |
| 1975 | 55 | −15.4% |
| 1982 | 73 | +32.7% |
| 1990 | 71 | −2.7% |
| 1999 | 69 | −2.8% |
| 2008 | 81 | +17.4% |
As you can see, the number of people living in Merval varied. In 1962, there were 84 residents, but by 1975, the population had dropped to 55. It then slowly increased again to 81 people by 2008, before it merged into Les Septvallons.
See also
In Spanish: Merval (Aisne) para niños
