Beaumont-le-Roger
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Région | Haute-Normandie |
| Département | Eure |
| Arrondissement | Bernay |
| Canton | chief town |
| Postal code | 27170 |
| INSEE Code | 27051 |
| Inhabitants | Beaumontais |
| Population | 2,874(1999) |
| Altitude | average: 90 m min: 79 m max: 156 ma |
| Area | 36.42 km² |
| Density | 77/km² |
Beaumont-le-Roger is a commune and a canton of the département of Eure, in the Basse-Normandie région, in France. Its postal code is 27170. The INSEE code is 27051.
[edit] 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. The Beaumont forest covers four communes; it is the largest private forest in Normandy.
[edit] History
The commune is named after Roger de Beaumont, a powerful 11th century lord and adviser to William the Conqueror.
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