The Manche département (50) is a French département, located in the Normandie region. It comprises 445 communes over 6,001 km², with approximately 496,815 inhabitants (INSEE). Cadastral map, parcels and open data on La Grande Carte.

Frequently asked questions
How many communes does the Manche département have?
The Manche département (50) has 445 communes.
What is the population of the Manche département?
The Manche département has approximately 496,815 inhabitants (estimated from INSEE data).
What is the crime rate in the Manche département?
In 2025, the crime rate in the Manche département was 15.6 offences per 1,000 inhabitants (aggregated across all communes). Source: SSMSI.
What is the air quality in the Manche département?
According to LCSQA stations (estimated at département centroid, 5-year mean): PM2.5 : 8.2 µg/m³, NO₂ : 9.2 µg/m³, PM10 : 15.3 µg/m³. Source: LCSQA / Géod'air.