Val de Virvée facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Val de Virvée
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The town hall in Aubie-et-Espessas
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 Val de Virvée
Location in France
Val de Virvée
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Blaye |
| Canton | Le Nord-Gironde |
| Intercommunality | CC Grand Cubzaguais |
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20.77 km2 (8.02 sq mi) |
| Population
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3,705 |
| • Density | 178.38/km2 (462.01/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33018 /33240
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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. | |
Val de Virvée is a special kind of town or local area in southwestern France. It is called a "commune" in French. This commune is located in the Gironde department. A department is like a county or a larger region within France.
Val de Virvée was formed quite recently, on January 1, 2016. It was created by joining together three smaller communes. These were Aubie-et-Espessas, Saint-Antoine, and Salignac.
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Discovering Val de Virvée
Val de Virvée is a charming place in the southwest of France. It is known for its beautiful countryside. The area is part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This region is famous for its vineyards and rich history.
Where is Val de Virvée Located?
Val de Virvée is found in the Gironde department. This department is one of the largest in France. It is well-known for its city of Bordeaux and its famous wines. The commune is near the city of Blaye.
How Val de Virvée Was Formed
Before 2016, Val de Virvée did not exist as one commune. Instead, there were three separate communes. These were Aubie-et-Espessas, Saint-Antoine, and Salignac. They decided to join together to form a new, larger commune. This helps them work together more effectively.
When communes merge, they often keep their unique identities. The new commune benefits from shared resources. This can include things like schools, public services, and local government.
The People of Val de Virvée
The number of people living in Val de Virvée has changed over time. Knowing the population helps us understand how a place grows. It also shows how many people call it home.
The population of Val de Virvée has generally been increasing. This means more families and people are choosing to live there.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 1,519 | — |
| 1975 | 1,571 | +0.48% |
| 1982 | 2,183 | +4.81% |
| 1990 | 2,424 | +1.32% |
| 1999 | 2,369 | −0.25% |
| 2007 | 2,812 | +2.17% |
| 2012 | 3,229 | +2.80% |
| 2017 | 3,512 | +1.69% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
The table above shows how the population has grown. In 1968, there were about 1,519 people. By 2017, this number had grown to 3,512 people. This shows a steady increase in residents.
See also
In Spanish: Val-de-Virvée para niños
