Thue et Mue facts for kids
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Thue et Mue
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The church in Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse
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 Thue et Mue
Location in France
Thue et Mue
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Caen |
| Canton | Thue et Mue |
| Intercommunality | CU Caen la Mer |
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36.82 km2 (14.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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6,169 |
| • Density | 167.54/km2 (433.94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14098 /14740
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Thue et Mue is a new town, known as a commune, located in northwestern France. It is part of the department of Calvados. This town was officially created on January 1, 2017.
Thue et Mue was formed by joining together six smaller towns. These towns were Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse, Brouay, Cheux, Le Mesnil-Patry, Putot-en-Bessin, and Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne. The main office for Thue et Mue is located in Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse.
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How Thue et Mue Was Formed
Thue et Mue was created as a "new commune." This means several existing towns decided to merge into one larger town. This type of merger helps towns work together more easily. It can also help them share resources and services.
The Original Six Towns
The six towns that joined to form Thue et Mue are:
- Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse: This town is now the main administrative center.
- Brouay
- Cheux
- Le Mesnil-Patry
- Putot-en-Bessin
- Sainte-Croix-Grand-Tonne
These towns are now like neighborhoods within the larger Thue et Mue.
Population Growth in Thue et Mue
The population of a town tells us how many people live there. The number of people living in Thue et Mue has changed over the years. We can see how the population has grown since 1968.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 2,288 | — |
| 1975 | 2,580 | +1.73% |
| 1982 | 3,002 | +2.19% |
| 1990 | 4,063 | +3.86% |
| 1999 | 4,635 | +1.47% |
| 2007 | 4,987 | +0.92% |
| 2012 | 5,263 | +1.08% |
| 2017 | 5,904 | +2.33% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
As you can see from the numbers, the population has steadily increased. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this area. In 2021, the population was 6,169 people.
Geography and Location
Thue et Mue is located in the Calvados department. This department is in the region of Normandy in northwestern France. The town covers an area of about 36.82 square kilometers. This is roughly 14.2 square miles.
Local Government
Like all French communes, Thue et Mue has a mayor and a local council. The mayor is the head of the town's government. The current mayor is Michel Lafont. He was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The town also works with a larger group of towns called the Urban community of Caen la Mer. This group helps manage services for a wider area.
See also
In Spanish: Thue-et-Mue para niños
