Monthuchon
Monthuchon is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France, about 5km north of Coutances.
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Location of Monthuchon 
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| Coordinates: 49°04′59″N 1°25′14″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Manche |
| Arrondissement | Coutances |
| Canton | Coutances |
| Intercommunality | Coutances Mer et Bocage |
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| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Jacques Marie |
| Area 1 | 7.66 km2 (2.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 680 |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 50345 /50200 |
| Elevation | 69–176 m (226–577 ft) (avg. 176 m or 577 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
It is located on the main D971 road from Périers to Coutances, at the south of the Cherbourg peninsular.
The parish church, dedicated to St Martin, dates back to the 16th century. [2]
Leon Legrand, the former Prefect of Wallis and Futuna, was born in Monthuchon. [3]
See also
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- "Monthuchon". Eglises en Manche. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- "Coutances. Le préfet natif de Monthuchon en dédicace". Ouest France. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
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