# Blay

> commune in Calvados, France

**Wikidata**: [Q841355](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q841355)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blay)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/blay

## Summary
Blay is a commune located in the Calvados department of France. It is part of the arrondissement of Bayeux and is classified as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities established in 1789.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Situated in the Calvados department of France.
- **Arrondissement**: Belongs to the arrondissement of Bayeux.
- **Classification**: Recognized as a commune of France, a municipal subdivision established in 1789.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.2708969, longitude -0.840241.
- **Population**: Historical population data includes 378, 386, 390, 383, 377, 184, 217, 215, 239, 267, 300, 371, 370, 364, 361, 358, and 354 inhabitants over recorded years.
- **Website**: Official municipal website is [mairied...](https://mairied...).
- **Sitelink Count**: 44 (indicating its presence in 44 Wikipedia language editions).

## FAQs
**What is the administrative structure of Blay?**
Blay is a commune in the Calvados department of France, part of the arrondissement of Bayeux. It is classified as a commune of France, a municipal subdivision established in 1789.

**What are the coordinates of Blay?**
Blay is located at latitude 49.2708969 and longitude -0.840241.

**What is the population history of Blay?**
Blay's population has fluctuated over time, with recorded figures including 378, 386, 390, 383, 377, 184, 217, 215, 239, 267, 300, 371, 370, 364, 361, 358, and 354 inhabitants in various years.

**Where can I find official information about Blay?**
The official municipal website for Blay is [mairied...](https://mairied...).

## Why It Matters
Blay plays a local role as a commune within the Calvados department of France. Its classification as a commune of France, established in 1789, reflects its historical and administrative significance. The commune contributes to the regional governance and infrastructure of the arrondissement of Bayeux, supporting local governance and community development.

## Notable For
- **Historical Classification**: Recognized as a commune of France since 1789.
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as a municipal subdivision within the arrondissement of Bayeux.
- **Geographical Precision**: Accurately mapped with specific coordinates (49.2708969, -0.840241).
- **Population Data**: Provides detailed historical population records, reflecting demographic trends.

## Body
### Geography and Administration
Blay is situated in the Calvados department of France, part of the arrondissement of Bayeux. Its coordinates are latitude 49.2708969 and longitude -0.840241. The commune is classified as a commune of France, a municipal subdivision established in 1789.

### Population and Demographics
Blay's population has varied over time, with recorded figures including 378, 386, 390, 383, 377, 184, 217, 215, 239, 267, 300, 371, 370, 364, 361, 358, and 354 inhabitants in various years. This data provides insight into the commune's demographic evolution.

### Official Resources
The official municipal website for Blay is [mairied...](https://mairied...), serving as a primary source for local governance and community information. The commune's presence in 44 Wikipedia language editions (sitelink count: 44) indicates its recognition across linguistic and cultural boundaries.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
4. INSEE code
5. [Source](https://archives.calvados.fr/classificationScheme/11d99609-7d05-4864-9e3e-7f744d9c2753)
6. GeoNames
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. Annuaire de service-public.fr
9. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
10. Populations légales 2016
11. Populations légales 2017
12. Populations légales 2018
13. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602)
14. Populations légales 2019
15. Populations légales 2020
16. Populations légales 2021
17. Populations de référence 2022
18. Populations de référence 2023
19. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
20. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
21. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
22. [2016](https://data.geopf.fr/telechargement/download/GEOFLA/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28.7z)
23. répertoire géographique des communes
24. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)