Royon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Royon
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 Royon
Location in France
Royon
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Montreuil | |
| Canton | Fruges | |
| Intercommunality | CC Haut Pays du Montreuillois | |
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7.49 km2 (2.89 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62725 /62990
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| Elevation | 54–160 m (177–525 ft) (avg. 59 m or 194 ft) |
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Royon is a small village, also known as a commune, located in France. It is part of the Pas-de-Calais department and the Hauts-de-France region.
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Exploring Royon's Location
Royon is found about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of a town called Montreuil-sur-Mer. It sits in a valley, which is a low area between hills, and is close to the Créquoise river. The D130 road passes right through the village.
How Many People Live in Royon?
The number of people living in Royon has changed over time. Here’s a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 |
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| 113 | 133 | 135 | 127 | 117 | 103 | 122 |
| Census count starting from 1962: Population without duplicates | ||||||
These numbers count people who live in Royon permanently, not temporary visitors.
Royon's Past: A Look at History
The name Royon likely comes from the thorny hedges that once covered the hills in this area. These hedges were made of créquiers, which are wild plum bushes. People called these hedges royons.
The village of Royon was first mentioned in a very old document in 893. This document was called Gallia Christiana. Later, in 1641, the village was referred to as 'Roion'. Finally, in 1804, its name officially became 'Royon'.
Interesting Places to See in Royon
- The Church of St.Germain: This old church dates back to the sixteenth century, which means it's hundreds of years old!
- The Louis XV Château: A château is a large French country house or castle. There used to be a beautiful château from the time of King Louis XV in Royon, but it was unfortunately destroyed in May 1944.
- The Present-Day Château: Today, there is a new château in Royon. It is the home of the current mayor of the village.
Images for kids
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Map of Artois by Ortellius 1576.
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Detail of Royon.
See also
In Spanish: Royon para niños
