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Vicq-sur-Mer
Vicq-sur-Mer (French pronunciation: [vik syʁ mɛʁ], literally Vicq on Sea) is a commune in the department of Manche, northwestern France.
Vicq-sur-Mer | |
|---|---|
The church and surroundings in Cosqueville | |
Vicq-sur-Mer Vicq-sur-Mer | |
| Coordinates: 49°41′38″N 1°24′32″W / 49.694°N 1.409°W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Manche |
| Arrondissement | Cherbourg |
| Canton | Val-de-Saire |
| Intercommunality | CA Cotentin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Richard Leterrier[1] |
| Area 1 | 20.58 km2 (7.95 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2020)[2] | 1,064 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 50142 /50330 |
| Elevation | 0–85 m (0–279 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Geography edit
Vicq-sur-Mer is located in the northwestern part of France in the region Normandy.
History edit
The municipality was established on 1 January 2016 by merger of the former communes of Cosqueville (the seat), Gouberville, Néville-sur-Mer and Réthoville.[3] The communes of Cosqueville, Gouberville, Néville-sur-Mer and Réthoville become delegated communes. The associated communes of Angoville-en-Saire and Vrasville disappear following the creation of the commune of Vicq-sur-Mer.
Administration edit
| Election | Mayor | Party | Occupation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Richard Leterrier | SE | Delegate mayor of Cosqueville | |
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References edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vicq-sur-Mer.
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
- ^ Arrêté préfectoral 4 December 2015 (in French)