Vicq-sur-Mer (French pronunciation: [vik syʁ mɛʁ], literally Vicq on Sea) is a commune in the department of Manche, northwestern France.

Vicq-sur-Mer
The church and surroundings in Cosqueville
The church and surroundings in Cosqueville
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Location of Vicq-sur-Mer
Vicq-sur-Mer is located in France
Vicq-sur-Mer
Vicq-sur-Mer
Vicq-sur-Mer is located in Normandy
Vicq-sur-Mer
Vicq-sur-Mer
Coordinates: 49°41′38″N 1°24′32″W / 49.694°N 1.409°W / 49.694; -1.409
CountryFrance
RegionNormandy
DepartmentManche
ArrondissementCherbourg
CantonVal-de-Saire
IntercommunalityCA Cotentin
Government
  Mayor (20252026) Dominique Hauchecorne[1]
Area
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20.58 km2 (7.95 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[2]
1,093
  Density53.11/km2 (137.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
50142 /50330
Elevation0–85 m (0–279 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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Vicq-sur-Mer is located in the northwestern part of France in the region of Normandy.

History

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Map of the new municipality and its municipalities

The municipality was established on 1 January 2016 by merger of the former communes of Cosqueville (the seat), Gouberville, Néville-sur-Mer and Réthoville.[3] The communes of Cosqueville, Gouberville, Néville-sur-Mer and Réthoville become delegated communes. The associated communes of Angoville-en-Saire and Vrasville disappear following the creation of the commune of Vicq-sur-Mer.

Administration

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Town hall of Vicq-sur-Mer
ElectionMayorPartyOccupation
2016 Richard Leterrier SE Delegate mayor of Cosqueville

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. 12 March 2025.
  2. "Populations de référence 2023" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
  3. Arrêté préfectoral 4 December 2015 (in French)