# Victot-Pontfol > commune in Calvados, France **Wikidata**: [Q761672](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q761672) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victot-Pontfol) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/victot-pontfol ## Summary Victot-Pontfol was a commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, located at coordinates 49.163°N, -0.017°W. On December 31, 2024, the commune was dissolved, and on January 1, 2025, it was merged into the newly created commune of Victot-en-Auge, continuing the administrative reorganization of French municipalities. ## Key Facts - **Official Name**: Victot-Pontfol - **Alias**: Victot - **Country**: France - **Department**: Calvados (inception: March 4, 1790) - **Arrondissement**: Lisieux - **Canton**: Cambremer (until March 2015) - **Administrative Status**: Dissolved December 31, 2024; merged into Victot-en-Auge on January 1, 2025 - **Predecessor/Successor**: Victot-en-Auge (commune of Calvados department, France, inception: January 1, 2025) - **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.163055555556, Longitude -0.016666666666667 - **Population**: Historical data shows figures of 115, 115, 120, 107, 98, 150, 161, 139, 132, 123, 125, 121, 88, 85, 82, 80, and 145 (various years) - **Website**: https://victot-pontfol.fr - **Wikipedia Title**: Victot-Pontfol - **Wikidata Description**: commune in Calvados, France - **Sitelink Count**: 41 - **Type**: Commune of France (French territorial subdivision for municipalities, inception: 1789) ## FAQs **What type of administrative area was Victot-Pontfol?** Victot-Pontfol was a commune, which is the smallest territorial subdivision for municipalities in France. Communes are analogous to towns or parishes in other administrative systems and serve as the fundamental unit of local government in France. **When was Victot-Pontfol dissolved and what happened to its territory?** Victot-Pontfol was dissolved on December 31, 2024. On January 1, 2025, its territory was merged into the newly created commune of Victot-en-Auge, following a pattern of municipal consolidation in rural France. **Which department and region was Victot-Pontfol located in?** Victot-Pontfol was located in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. The Calvados department was established on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution, and is part of the Normandy region in northwestern France. **What administrative divisions surrounded Victot-Pontfol?** Victot-Pontfol was part of the arrondissement of Lisieux and, until March 2015, belonged to the canton of Cambremer. These are intermediate levels of administrative organization between the commune and department levels. **What is the current status of Victot-Pontfol's territory?** The former territory of Victot-Pontfol is now part of Victot-en-Auge, a newly created commune established on January 1, 2025. This merger was part of a broader administrative reorganization to consolidate smaller communes. ## Why It Matters Victot-Pontfol represents a common phenomenon in contemporary French administrative history: the consolidation of small rural communes. Many smaller French municipalities face challenges including declining populations, limited financial resources, and difficulty maintaining local services. The merger of Victot-Pontfol into Victot-en-Auge reflects broader trends in French rural governance, where smaller communes are combined to create more viable administrative units capable of providing services and maintaining infrastructure. The commune's existence also illustrates the continuity of French local government structures, which date back to the revolutionary period of 1789-1790 when the commune system was formally established. Understanding the fate of small communes like Victot-Pontfol helps illuminate the ongoing evolution of French territorial administration and the challenges facing rural communities in Normandy and throughout France. ## Notable For - Part of the historic Normandy region (Calvados department) - Administrative dissolution in 2024 as part of French municipal consolidation efforts - Located in the traditional apple brandy-producing region of Calvados - Former member of the canton of Cambremer until territorial reorganization in March 2015 ## Body ### Geography and Location Victot-Pontfol was situated in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France. The commune's precise coordinates are 49.163055555556 degrees north latitude and -0.016666666666667 degrees east longitude. This location places it in the heart of the Calvados region, known for its agricultural land, apple orchards, and production of the famous Calvados apple brandy. The territory was part of the arrondissement of Lisieux, one of the four arrondissements in the Calvados department. Prior to the March 2015 territorial reorganization, Victot-Pontfol also belonged to the canton of Cambremer, an administrative division that grouped several neighboring communes for electoral and administrative purposes. ### Administrative History Victot-Pontfol was established as a commune of France, following the French Revolution's establishment of the commune system in 1789. The commune served as a fundamental unit of local administration, similar to municipalities in other countries, responsible for local governance, civil registration, and local services. On December 31, 2024, Victot-Pontfol was officially dissolved. Its territory was incorporated into Victot-en-Auge, a newly created commune effective January 1, 2025. This merger followed a national trend of consolidating smaller French communes to create more efficient administrative units. Victot-en-Auge, like its predecessor, is a commune of the Calvados department in France. ### Population and Demographics Historical population data for Victot-Pontfol shows fluctuation over the years, with recorded figures including 115, 115, 120, 107, 98, 150, 161, 139, 132, 123, 125, 121, 88, 85, 82, 80, and 145 residents across various census periods. These figures are typical for small rural communes in Normandy, where population decline has affected many smaller municipalities as residents move to larger towns and cities for employment and services. ### Administrative Structure and Relationships Victot-Pontfol existed within a hierarchy of French administrative divisions: - **Country**: France — the national level - **Department**: Calvados — established March 4, 1790, one of France's 101 departments - **Arrondissement**: Lisieux — an intermediate administrative division - **Commune**: Victot-Pontfol — the lowest level of administrative organization The commune was also related to the broader concept of "commune of France," which represents France's territorial subdivision for municipalities, a system that began in 1789. ### Online Presence Victot-Pontfol maintained an official website at https://victot-pontfol.fr, providing information about the commune to residents and the public. The commune had a sitelink count of 41, indicating its presence across various Wikimedia projects, with its dedicated Wikipedia page titled "Victot-Pontfol." ### Regional Context Calvados is a department in Normandy named after the Cotentin Peninsula's coastal waters. The region is famous for its agricultural products, particularly apples, which are used to produce Calvados brandy. The area also features significant historical sites from the D-Day landings of World War II, though Victot-Pontfol itself was located inland from the famous landing beaches. The former canton of Cambremer, which included Victot-Pontfol until 2015, is known for its picturesque countryside, apple orchards, and traditional Norman architecture. The area has experienced the broader demographic challenges facing rural France, including population aging and youth outmigration. ## References 1. BnF authorities 2. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018 3. INSEE code 4. [Source](https://archives.calvados.fr/classificationScheme/11d99609-7d05-4864-9e3e-7f744d9c2753) 5. répertoire géographique des communes 6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 7. Annuaire de service-public.fr 8. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017 9. Populations légales 2016 10. Populations légales 2017 11. Populations légales 2018 12. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602) 13. Populations légales 2019 14. Populations légales 2020 15. Populations légales 2021 16. Populations de référence 2022 17. Populations de référence 2023 18. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419) 19. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies 20. GeoNames 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. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)