In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Étréham, exploring its multiple facets and meanings. _Var1 has been the object of interest and debate throughout history, awakening the curiosity and study of experts in various disciplines. From its impact on contemporary society to its ancestral origins, Étréham has become a topic of unquestionable relevance. Through a detailed analysis, we will analyze the different perspectives that exist around Étréham, seeking to shed light on its true meaning and its influence in today's world.
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Étréham | |
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Coordinates: 49°19′22″N 0°47′45″W / 49.3228°N 0.7958°W | |
Country | France |
Region | Normandy |
Department | Calvados |
Arrondissement | Bayeux |
Canton | Trévières |
Intercommunality | CC Isigny-Omaha Intercom |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Alain Cornière[1] |
Area 1 | 4.24 km2 (1.64 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[2] | 327 |
• Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 14256 /14400 |
Elevation | 12–68 m (39–223 ft) (avg. 37 m or 121 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Étréham (French pronunciation: [etʁeɑ̃]) is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
Oesterham in 1350.
Probably Old Saxon *wester or Old English westre related to "west" (Old High German westar, west-; see Westerham, Kent) and hām "home, hamlet"[3] or, less probably, Old Saxon ōstar related to "east" (see Ouistreham). This place name corresponds to Saxon settlements in Bayeux and in the surrounding Bessin Region (the so-called Otlinga Saxonia) in the 5 - 6th century or to Anglo-Scandinavian settlements later in the 10th.
The village was bombed on 8 June 1944, two days after the D-Day landings, by the Big Red One (U.S. First Division). It was liberated one day later, and about 600 German soldiers were taken prisoner. After the liberation, the Allies used the place called Mont Cauvin in the same commune to store their oil until the conquest of Cherbourg.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1962 | 197 | — |
1968 | 202 | +2.5% |
1975 | 187 | −7.4% |
1982 | 225 | +20.3% |
1990 | 236 | +4.9% |
1999 | 233 | −1.3% |
2008 | 264 | +13.3% |