Beaurepaire, Vendée facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beaurepaire
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 Beaurepaire
Location in France
Beaurepaire
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Vendée | |
| Arrondissement | La Roche-sur-Yon | |
| Canton | Mortagne-sur-Sèvre | |
| Intercommunality | Pays des Herbiers | |
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24.19 km2 (9.34 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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2,442 | |
| • Density | 100.95/km2 (261.46/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85017 /85500
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| Elevation | 62–129 m (203–423 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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Beaurepaire is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the Pays de la Loire region, which is like a large administrative area, and more specifically in the Vendée department. A department is similar to a county or province.
Beaurepaire is known for its peaceful countryside and traditional French charm. It's a place where people live and work, contributing to the local community.
Where is Beaurepaire?
Beaurepaire is situated in the Vendée department. This area is in the west of France, not far from the Atlantic coast. The commune is part of the La Roche-sur-Yon arrondissement and the Mortagne-sur-Sèvre canton. These are smaller administrative divisions that help manage the region.
The land in Beaurepaire ranges in height from 62 meters (about 203 feet) to 129 meters (about 423 feet) above sea level. This means it has some gentle hills and valleys. The total area of the commune is about 24.19 square kilometers (about 9.34 square miles).
People and Government
As of January 2019, about 2,442 people live in Beaurepaire. This makes it a small but active community. The people who live here are called its residents.
Like all communes in France, Beaurepaire has a local government. The head of the local government is the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Beaurepaire was Jean-Pierre Deniaud. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the town. They manage things like local services, schools, and public spaces.
Beaurepaire is also part of an intercommunality called "Pays des Herbiers." This means it works with nearby communes on shared projects and services. This cooperation helps all the towns in the area to grow and improve together.
Images for kids
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A historical image related to Beaurepaire.
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The coat of arms for the town of Beaurepaire.
