Bellevigny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bellevigny
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 Bellevigny
Location in France
Bellevigny
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 | Aizenay |
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38.52 km2 (14.87 sq mi) |
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6,235 |
| • Density | 161.86/km2 (419.23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85019 /85170
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bellevigny is a town in western France. It is located in the Vendée area, which is a part of the department. Bellevigny was created on January 1, 2016. It was formed by joining two older towns: Belleville-sur-Vie and Saligny.
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Quick Facts About Bellevigny
Bellevigny is home to about 6,235 people, based on numbers from 2021. This makes it a growing community. The town covers an area of about 38.52 square kilometers.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is like a small local government area. It's similar to a city or town. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. These groups help manage the town's daily life. They look after things like schools, roads, and local services.
Businesses and Jobs
Bellevigny has some important businesses. The Dubreuil Group has its main offices here. This is a large company that works in many different areas. One of its parts is French Bee, which is an airline. French Bee helps people travel by plane. These companies provide many jobs for people in Bellevigny.
Schools in Bellevigny
Bellevigny has several schools for young people.
Public Schools
- École publique Les Chaumes: This school is in Belleville-sur-Vie. It teaches younger children from preschool up to elementary grades.
- École publique Sablier du Frêne: This school is located in Saligny. It also serves elementary school students.
- Collège Antoine de Saint-Exupery: Found in Belleville-sur-Vie, this is a junior high school. It teaches students before they go to high school.
Private Schools
- École Primaire Privée Saint Augustin: This is a private elementary school in Belleville-sur-Vie.
- École Primaire Privée Sacré Cœur: This private elementary school is in Saligny.
Libraries and Learning Centers
The town also supports learning outside of school. There is a library in Saligny where you can borrow books. Belleville-sur-Vie has a media center. This center offers more resources for learning and fun.
