Where is Cherbourg-Octeville located?
Cherbourg-Octeville was a commune in the Manche department of Normandy, in north-western France.
Questions about Cherbourg-Octeville
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Cherbourg-Octeville formed?
Cherbourg-Octeville was formed on the 28th of February 2000, when the towns of Cherbourg and Octeville merged into one commune.
What happened to Cherbourg-Octeville in 2016?
On the 1st of January 2016, Cherbourg-Octeville was merged into the new commune of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and became one of its delegated communes.
Who is the delegate mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville?
Sébastien Fagnen is the delegate mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville, having been elected to the role in 2017.
How is Cherbourg-Octeville governed today?
Cherbourg-Octeville is governed today through a delegate mayor, Sébastien Fagnen, and a delegate municipal council, rather than an independent town government.