Arthon-en-Retz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arthon-en-Retz
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Part of Chaumes-en-Retz
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 Arthon-en-Retz
Location in France
Arthon-en-Retz
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Loire-Atlantique | |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Nazaire | |
| Canton | Pornic | |
| Commune | Chaumes-en-Retz | |
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39.24 km2 (15.15 sq mi) | |
| Population
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4,256 | |
| • Density | 108.461/km2 (280.91/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
44320
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| Elevation | 1–61 m (3.3–200.1 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Arthon-en-Retz was a small town, or commune, located in western France. Its name means "Arthon in Retz". It was part of the Loire-Atlantique area.
On January 1, 2016, Arthon-en-Retz joined with another town to form a new, larger commune called Chaumes-en-Retz. This means it is no longer a separate commune.
Arthon-en-Retz is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) east of Pornic. It is also 39 kilometers (24 miles) west of Nantes. The town is 41 kilometers (25 miles) south of Saint-Nazaire.
People of Arthon-en-Retz
The people who live in Arthon-en-Retz are called Arthonnais.
This table shows how the number of people living in Arthon-en-Retz changed over many years. You can see how the population grew and shrank at different times.
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Famous People
Some well-known people have connections to Arthon-en-Retz:
- Mickaël Landreau is a famous French footballer. He played as a goalkeeper for many teams, including Lille OSC.
- Anthony Charteau is a French cyclist. He is known for winning the "King of the Mountains" jersey in the Tour de France.
See also
In Spanish: Arthon-en-Retz para niños
