Port-le-Grand
| Port-le-Grand | |
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The Somme Canal at Petit-Port | |
  Port-le-Grand | |
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Location within Hauts-de-France region  Port-le-Grand | |
| Coordinates: 50°09′43″N 1°44′57″E / 50.1619°N 1.7492°ECoordinates: 50°09′43″N 1°44′57″E / 50.1619°N 1.7492°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| Arrondissement | Abbeville |
| Canton | Nouvion |
| Intercommunality | Canton of Nouvion-en-Ponthieu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Jean-Jacques Jameas |
| Area1 | 11.28 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)2 | 311 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 80637 / 80132 |
| Elevation |
2–64 m (6.6–210.0 ft) (avg. 7 m or 23 ft) |
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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. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
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Port-le-Grand is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Geography
Port-le-Grand is situated on the D40 road, some 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Abbeville.
History
It is considered the birthplace of Saint Honorius of Amiens (d. 600 AD). From time immemorial it was the site of a ferry to cross the river. As Portus Icius it is mentioned in the vita of Saint Austreberthe, whose name is reflected in the small River Austreberthe.
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 270 | 275 | 272 | 332 | 312 | 311 |
| Starting in 1962: Population without duplicates | ||||||
See also
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Port-le-Grand. |
- Port-le-Grand on the Quid website (French)
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