Ampoigné facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ampoigné
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Part of Prée-d'Anjou
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 Ampoigné
Location in France
Ampoigné
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Mayenne |
| Arrondissement | Château-Gontier |
| Canton | Château-Gontier |
| Commune | Prée-d'Anjou |
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21.12 km2 (8.15 sq mi) |
| Population
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559 |
| • Density | 26.468/km2 (68.55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
53200
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| Elevation | 47–92 m (154–302 ft) (avg. 80 m or 260 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Ampoigné (pronounced ahm-pwah-NYAY) was once a small town, known as a commune, located in the northwest part of France. It was part of the Mayenne department. On January 1, 2018, Ampoigné joined with another commune to form a new, larger commune called Prée-d'Anjou. This means Ampoigné is no longer a separate commune on its own.
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Discovering Ampoigné: A French Village
Ampoigné is a charming area in the Mayenne department of France. It's known for its quiet countryside and historical roots. Even though it's now part of a bigger town, its history and unique character remain.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is like a local government area, similar to a city, town, or village. It's the smallest division of local government. Each commune has its own mayor and council. When communes merge, they combine their resources and administration to form a new, larger one.
How Ampoigné Changed Over Time
The number of people living in Ampoigné has changed quite a bit over the years. Looking at the population numbers helps us understand how the village grew or shrank.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 568 | — |
| 1968 | 502 | −11.6% |
| 1975 | 440 | −12.4% |
| 1982 | 406 | −7.7% |
| 1990 | 385 | −5.2% |
| 1999 | 421 | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 520 | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 558 | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 563 | +0.9% |
As you can see, the population decreased for a while before starting to grow again in the early 2000s. This kind of change is common for many small villages.
Famous People from Ampoigné
Even small places can be home to important people! Ampoigné is linked to:
- Antoine de la Garanderie: He was born and buried in Ampoigné. Antoine de la Garanderie was a famous educator and philosopher. This means he was someone who taught others and thought deeply about important ideas and how people learn.
See also
In Spanish: Ampoigné para niños
