Morval (French pronunciation: [mɔʁval]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]

Morval
The church bells of Morval
The church bells of Morval
Coat of arms of Morval
Location of Morval
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Morval is located in France
Morval
Morval
Morval is located in Hauts-de-France
Morval
Morval
Coordinates: 50°01′55″N 2°52′24″E / 50.0319°N 2.8733°E / 50.0319; 2.8733
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementArras
CantonBapaume
IntercommunalityCC Sud-Artois
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Patrice Welele[1]
Area
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2.39 km2 (0.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
88
 • Density37/km2 (95/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62593 /62450
Elevation108–152 m (354–499 ft)
(avg. 151 m or 495 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

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Morval is located 30 km (19 mi) south of Arras, on the D11 road, completely surrounded by the department of the Somme. The junction between A1 and A2 autoroutes is less than 1.5 km (0.93 mi) away.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
196885—    
197584−0.17%
198294+1.62%
199095+0.13%
199991−0.48%
200785−0.85%
2012102+3.71%
201794−1.62%
Source: INSEE[4]

History

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Morval in ruins during World War I

The Battle of Morval, a British offensive action, occurred as part of the larger Battle of the Somme in September. It destroyed Morval and nearby villages.

The village, including the church of St. Vaast, was rebuilt after World War I. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Morval hold the graves of 54 British soldiers, while the Community cemetery includes the graves of two airmen.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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