Arrondissement of Mende facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Mende
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Location of Mende in Lozère
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| Country | France |
| Region | Occitanie |
| Department | Lozère |
| Communes | 132 |
| Prefecture | Mende |
| INSEE code | 482 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,479.4 km2 (1,343.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 63,047 |
| • Density | 18.1201/km2 (46.9308/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Mende is a special area in France. It's like a district or a county. It's part of the Lozère département (which is similar to a state or province) in the Occitanie region. The main city and capital of this area is Mende.
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History of Mende Arrondissement
The Mende arrondissement was created a long time ago, on 17 February 1800. It was one of the first parts of the Lozère department when it was formed.
Where is Mende Arrondissement?
This arrondissement is the biggest district in the Lozère department. It covers an area of about 3,479.4 square kilometers (which is about 1,343.4 square miles).
In 2014, about 63,047 people lived here. This means there were about 18.1 people living in each square kilometer.
The Mende arrondissement is in the northern part of the Lozère department. It shares borders with other departments like Cantal to the northwest and Haute-Loire to the northeast. To the east, it borders the Ardèche department. To the south, it's next to the Florac arrondissement. And to the west, it borders the Aveyron department.
How Mende Arrondissement is Organized
The arrondissement of Mende is made up of smaller areas called communes. Think of communes as small towns or villages, each with its own local government.
Communes in Mende
The Mende arrondissement has 132 communes. The biggest and most important city in this area is Mende itself. In 2014, about 11,542 people lived in Mende.
Other important towns in the arrondissement include:
- Marvejols, with about 4,882 people.
- Saint-Chély-d'Apcher, with about 4,169 people.
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Mende para niños
