Morval facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morval
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 Morval
Location in France
Morval
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Bapaume | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de la Région de Bapaume | |
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2.39 km2 (0.92 sq mi) | |
| Population
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87 | |
| • Density | 36.40/km2 (94.3/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62593 /62450
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| Elevation | 108–152 m (354–499 ft) (avg. 151 m or 495 ft) |
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Morval is a small and peaceful commune (which is like a local town or village area) located in the northern part of France. It's found in the Pas-de-Calais department, which is part of the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This area is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside.
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Discovering Morval
Morval is a tiny place, covering about 2.39 square kilometers (less than a square mile). In 2006, only about 87 people lived there. This makes it a very quiet and close-knit community.
Where is Morval Located?
Morval is in the Arras arrondissement and the Bapaume canton. These are ways France divides its areas for local government. It's in northern France, not too far from the coast. The village sits at an elevation of about 151 meters (around 495 feet) above sea level.
Who Manages Morval?
Like all communes in France, Morval has a mayor and a local council. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune. They look after things like local services and community projects. From 2008 to 2014, Jean-Pierre Poutrain was the mayor of Morval. The commune also works with other nearby towns in a group called the Communauté de communes de la Région de Bapaume. This helps them share resources and work together on bigger projects.
Morval's Past: A Glimpse into History
Even small places like Morval have important stories from the past. The area around Morval saw a lot of fighting during World War I. Many battles took place in northern France.
Morval During World War I
During World War I, Morval was sadly almost completely destroyed. The image below shows how the village looked after the fighting. It was a very difficult time for the people living there. After the war, the village had to be rebuilt from scratch. This shows the strength and determination of the community. Today, Morval is a peaceful place again, but its history reminds us of the past.
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Morval in ruins during World War I
