Valorbiquet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valorbiquet
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The church in Valorbiquet
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 Valorbiquet
Location in France
Valorbiquet
Location in Normandy
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| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Calvados |
| Arrondissement | Lisieux |
| Canton | Livarot-Pays-d'Auge |
| Intercommunality | CA Lisieux Normandie |
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28.66 km2 (11.07 sq mi) |
| Population
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2,491 |
| • Density | 86.92/km2 (225.11/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
14570 /14290
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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. | |
Valorbiquet is a town, also known as a commune, located in northwestern France. It is part of the Calvados department, which is like a region or county. This town was officially created on January 1, 2016.
It was formed by combining five smaller villages into one larger municipality. These villages were La Chapelle-Yvon, Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray, Saint-Julien-de-Mailloc, Saint-Pierre-de-Mailloc, and Tordouet. This type of merger helps communities work together more efficiently.
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About Valorbiquet
Valorbiquet is situated in the Normandy region of France. This area is famous for its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and delicious local products. The town is located in the Lisieux arrondissement and the Livarot-Pays-d'Auge canton. These are administrative divisions that help organize local government and services.
How Valorbiquet Was Formed
The creation of Valorbiquet in 2016 was a special event. It brought together five separate villages, each with its own history and community. When villages merge, they often share resources and services. This can include schools, libraries, and public works. It helps them become stronger together. The name "Valorbiquet" was chosen to represent this new, united community.
Life in a French Commune
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It's like a local town or city council area. Each commune has a mayor and a local government. They are responsible for things like local roads, schools, and community events. Valorbiquet, like other communes, works to provide a good quality of life for its residents.
Population of Valorbiquet
The number of people living in Valorbiquet has changed over the years. Understanding population numbers helps us see how a town grows or shrinks.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 1,595 | — |
| 1975 | 1,541 | −0.49% |
| 1982 | 1,902 | +3.05% |
| 1990 | 2,220 | +1.95% |
| 1999 | 2,219 | −0.01% |
| 2007 | 2,368 | +0.82% |
| 2012 | 2,436 | +0.57% |
| 2017 | 2,508 | +0.58% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
As you can see from the table, the population of Valorbiquet has generally increased since 1968. In 2021, about 2,491 people lived there. This growth shows that more people are choosing to live in this area.
Images for kids
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The church in Valorbiquet
See also
In Spanish: Valorbiquet para niños
