Cezais facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cezais
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 Cezais
Location in France
Cezais
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Vendée |
| Arrondissement | Fontenay-le-Comte |
| Canton | Châtaigneraie |
| Intercommunality | Pays de la Châtaigneraie |
| Area
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12.22 km2 (4.72 sq mi) |
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323 |
| • Density | 26.43/km2 (68.46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85041 /85410
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| Elevation | 51–118 m (167–387 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Cezais is a small town or village in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. Cezais is located in the western part of France.
It is part of the Vendée department. This department is found within the larger Pays de la Loire region. Think of it like a state or province in other countries.
About Cezais
Cezais is a quiet place with a small number of people living there. As of 2006, about 323 people called Cezais home.
Location and Size
Cezais covers an area of about 12.22 square kilometers. This is roughly 4.7 square miles. The land in Cezais is not completely flat. Its lowest point is 51 meters (about 167 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 118 meters (about 387 feet).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Cezais has its own local government. This government helps manage the town. The head of the local government is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, Jean-Claude Pétorin was the mayor of Cezais. The mayor helps make decisions for the community. These decisions include things like local services and town planning.
Cezais is also part of a larger group of communes. This group is called the "Pays de la Châtaigneraie". Working together helps these smaller towns share resources. It also helps them manage bigger projects.
