Beaumont-le-Roger
| Beaumont-le-Roger | ||
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The Church Saint-Nicolas (2010) | ||
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  Beaumont-le-Roger | ||
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Location within Normandy region  Beaumont-le-Roger | ||
| Coordinates: 49°04′51″N 0°46′41″E / 49.0808°N 0.7781°ECoordinates: 49°04′51″N 0°46′41″E / 49.0808°N 0.7781°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Normandy | |
| Department | Eure | |
| Arrondissement | Bernay | |
| Canton | Beaumont-le-Roger | |
| Intercommunality | Beaumont-le-Roger | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2014–2020) | Jean-Pierre Le Roux | |
| Area1 | 36.42 km2 (14.06 sq mi) | |
| Population (2008)2 | 2,942 | |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 27051 / 27170 | |
| Elevation |
84–163 m (276–535 ft) (avg. 80 m or 260 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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Beaumont-le-Roger is a commune in the department of Eure in Normandy region in northern France.
Geography
The commune is located in the valley of the Risle on the edge of the forest with which it shares its name. It is crossed by the Paris-Cherbourg railway line, on which it has a station. The Beaumont forest covers four communes; it is the largest private forest in Normandy.
History
Roger de Beaumont, a powerful 11th century lord and adviser to William the Conqueror, derived his family name from Beaumont, of which his family were lords.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 2,740 | — |
| 1968 | 2,871 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 2,828 | −1.5% |
| 1982 | 2,711 | −4.1% |
| 1990 | 2,694 | −0.6% |
| 1999 | 2,818 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 2,942 | +4.4% |
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