Avranches
Subprefecture and commune in Normandy, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Avranches (French pronunciation: [avʁɑ̃ʃ] ⓘ; Norman: Avraunches) is a commune in the Manche department, and the region of Normandy, northwestern France. It is a subprefecture of the department.[3] The inhabitants are called Avranchinais.[4]
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Avranches | |
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Subprefecture and commune | |
Coordinates: 48°41′06″N 1°21′20″W | |
Country | France |
Region | Normandy |
Department | Manche |
Arrondissement | Avranches |
Canton | Avranches and Isigny-le-Buat |
Intercommunality | CA Mont-Saint-Michel-Normandie |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | David Nicolas[1] |
Area 1 | 10.99 km2 (4.24 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 10,240 |
• Density | 930/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 50025 /50300 |
Elevation | 7–111 m (23–364 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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