Bernay-en-Champagne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bernay-en-Champagne
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Town hall
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 Bernay-en-Champagne
Location in France
Bernay-en-Champagne
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | Mamers |
| Canton | Loué |
| Area
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10.34 km2 (3.99 sq mi) |
| Population
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494 |
| • Density | 47.78/km2 (123.74/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72033 /72240
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| Elevation | 80–177 m (262–581 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bernay-en-Champagne was a small town in France. It was located in the Pays de la Loire region. This area is in the Sarthe department, which is in western France. Bernay-en-Champagne was once a separate town, also known as a commune. However, on January 1, 2019, it joined with another town. It became part of a new, larger town called Bernay-Neuvy-en-Champagne.
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Where is Bernay-en-Champagne?
Bernay-en-Champagne is in the western part of France. It is part of the Pays de la Loire region. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes. It includes the famous Loire Valley.
Its Location in France
The town is specifically located in the Sarthe department. A department is like a county or a state in other countries. The Sarthe department is named after the Sarthe River. This river flows through the area.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage local services for the people living there. Bernay-en-Champagne was one such commune.
Life in Bernay-en-Champagne
Bernay-en-Champagne was a small community. In 2006, about 494 people lived there. The town covered an area of about 10.34 square kilometers. This is roughly 4 square miles.
Local Government
Like all communes, Bernay-en-Champagne had a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2001 to 2008, Hubert Cherbonnier was the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town's daily life. This includes things like roads and public buildings. The town hall, shown in the infobox, is where the mayor and council worked.
The Merger of Bernay-en-Champagne
On January 1, 2019, Bernay-en-Champagne changed. It merged with another commune. The new, larger commune is now called Bernay-Neuvy-en-Champagne. This happens sometimes in France. Towns merge to share resources and services. It can help them work together more efficiently.
