Chérancé, Sarthe facts for kids
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Chérancé
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 Chérancé
Location in France
Chérancé
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | Mamers |
| Canton | Sillé-le-Guillaume |
| Intercommunality | Haute Sarthe Alpes Mancelles |
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10.38 km2 (4.01 sq mi) |
| Population
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356 |
| • Density | 34.30/km2 (88.83/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Chérancéen, Chérancéenne |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72078 /72170
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| Elevation | 72–126 m (236–413 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Chérancé is a small town, or "commune," located in the western part of France. It is found in the region called Pays de la Loire. This commune is part of the Sarthe department.
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What is Chérancé?
Chérancé is a commune in France. A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in the country. Think of it like a local government area or a small town.
Where is Chérancé located?
Chérancé is in the Sarthe department. This department is in the Pays de la Loire region. This region is on the western side of France.
How many people live there?
As of January 2019, about 356 people lived in Chérancé. This makes it a very small and quiet place.
Who is the mayor?
The mayor of Chérancé is Gilles Tronchet. He was elected to lead the commune from 2008 to 2014. The mayor helps manage the local services and represents the people of Chérancé.
Geography of Chérancé
Chérancé covers an area of about 10.38 square kilometers. This is roughly 4 square miles.
How high is Chérancé?
The land in Chérancé is not completely flat. The lowest point is 72 meters (about 236 feet) above sea level. The highest point is 126 meters (about 413 feet) above sea level.
