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Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf
The church seen from the D216
The church seen from the D216
Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf is located in France
Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf
Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf
Location in France
Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf is located in Pays de la Loire
Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf
Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf
Location in Pays de la Loire
Country France
Region Pays de la Loire
Department Sarthe
Arrondissement La Flèche
Canton Château-du-Loir
Intercommunality Communauté de communes de Loir et Bercé
Area
1
24.68 km2 (9.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
488
 • Density 19.773/km2 (51.21/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Belmontais, Belmontaise
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
72028 /72500
Elevation 74–164 m (243–538 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf is a small and charming commune (which is like a local town or village area) located in western France. It is found in the region called Pays de la Loire, specifically within the Sarthe department.

This commune is known for its peaceful countryside and traditional French feel.

About Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf

Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf is a quiet place with a small population. People who live here are called Belmontais (for males) or Belmontaise (for females).

Where is Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf Located?

The commune is situated in the Sarthe department. This area is part of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. Its exact location can be found using its coordinates: 47.7589 degrees North and 0.4011 degrees East.

The land in Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf varies in height. It ranges from 74 meters (about 243 feet) above sea level at its lowest point to 164 meters (about 538 feet) at its highest. The total area of the commune is about 24.68 square kilometers (or 9.53 square miles).

How Many People Live Here?

As of 2006, the population of Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf was 488 people. This makes it a very small community.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf has its own local government. A Mayor leads the commune. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Claude Denis.

The commune is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf belongs to the Communauté de communes de Loir et Bercé. This group works together on common projects and services for the local area.

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