Heudebouville (French pronunciation: [ødbuvil]) is a commune in the Eure department of the Normandy region in northern France. It lies on the banks of the Seine River, approximately 6.8 km east of Louviers and about 100 km northwest of Paris. The commune’s geographic coordinates are 49° 11′ 40″ N, 1° 14′ 24″ E.
Administrative status
- Region: Normandy
- Department: Eure
- Arrondissement: Les Andelys
- Canton: Louviers
- Intercommunality: Communauté d’agglomération Seine‑Eure (CA Seine‑Eure)
- Mayor (2020–2026): Comlan Zoutu
Geography
Heudebouville covers an area of 9.28 km² (3.58 sq mi). The terrain varies in elevation from 8 m to 151 m above sea level, with an average altitude of approximately 130 m. The commune is situated on the right bank of the Seine, providing both agricultural land and riverine scenery.
Demographics
According to the latest figures from INSEE (2023), Heudebouville has a population of 821 inhabitants, yielding a population density of about 88.5 inhabitants per km². Historical population trends show steady growth from 383 residents in 1968 to the present figure.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 383 |
| 1975 | 402 |
| 1982 | 557 |
| 1990 | 632 |
| 1999 | 709 |
| 2009 | 809 |
| 2014 | 791 |
| 2020 | 787 |
| 2023 | 821 |
Infrastructure and Services
Heudebouville is part of the postal code area 27400 and uses the INSEE code 27332. Local amenities include the parish church of Saint‑Valérien, which dates to the 13th century, and various municipal services administered by the town hall.
References
- National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) population data.
- Répertoire national des élus: les maires (data.gouv.fr), 2 December 2020.
This entry is based on information from the French Wikipedia and official French statistical sources.