Arrondissement of Parthenay facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Parthenay
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Location of Parthenay in Deux-Sèvres
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Deux-Sèvres |
| Communes | 77 |
| Subrefecture | Parthenay |
| INSEE code | 793 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,585.1 km2 (612.0 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 64,425 |
| • Density | 40.6441/km2 (105.268/sq mi) |
The Arrondissement of Parthenay is like a special administrative area in France. It's part of the Deux-Sèvres department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Think of it as a district within a larger area. The main city and capital of this arrondissement is Parthenay.
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History of Parthenay Arrondissement
When the Deux-Sèvres department was first created in 1790, Parthenay was one of its original districts. This means it has been an important area for a very long time!
Geography of Parthenay Arrondissement
The land that makes up the Parthenay Arrondissement is part of a historical region called Gâtine vendéenne. You can even find several towns named after this region, like La Boissière-en-Gâtine and Mazières-en-Gâtine.
This arrondissement is located right in the middle of the Deux-Sèvres department. It shares borders with other areas:
- To the north, it's next to the Bressuire Arrondissement.
- To the east, it borders the Vienne department.
- To the south, it's next to the Niort Arrondissement.
- To the west, it borders the Vendée department.
The Parthenay Arrondissement covers an area of about 1,585 square kilometers (or 612 square miles). Around 64,425 people live here. This means there are about 41 people living in each square kilometer.
Towns and Villages in Parthenay Arrondissement
An arrondissement is made up of many smaller towns and villages, which are called communes in France. The Parthenay Arrondissement has 77 of these communes. The main city is Parthenay.
Some examples of these communes include:
- Airvault
- Châtillon-sur-Thouet
- La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent
- Mazières-en-Gâtine
- Secondigny
- Thénezay
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Parthenay para niños
