Challans facts for kids
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Challans
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 Challans
Location in France
Challans
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Vendée | |
| Arrondissement | Les Sables-d'Olonne | |
| Canton | Challans | |
| Intercommunality | Marais et bocage | |
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64.84 km2 (25.03 sq mi) | |
| Population
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18,349 | |
| • Density | 282.989/km2 (732.94/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85047 /85300
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| Elevation | 1–64 m (3.3–210.0 ft) (avg. 11 m or 36 ft) |
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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. | ||
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Challans is a town in the western part of France. It is known as a "commune," which is like a local government area. You can find Challans in the Pays de la Loire region, specifically in the Vendée department.
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What is Challans?
Challans is a commune, which is a small administrative division in France. Think of it like a town or a small city with its own local government. It is located in the western part of France.
Where is Challans located?
Challans is in the Vendée department. This department is part of the larger Pays de la Loire region. It is situated in the west of France, not far from the Atlantic coast.
Geography and Landscape
The town of Challans is built on land that is mostly flat. Its lowest point is about 1 meter (3 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches about 64 meters (210 feet). The average elevation of the town is 11 meters (36 feet).
How many people live in Challans?
As of 2006, about 18,349 people lived in Challans. This makes it a medium-sized town in the Vendée department.
Who runs Challans?
Every commune in France has a mayor. The mayor is like the head of the town's local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Challans was Serge Rondeau. The mayor and the local council make decisions for the town.
What is an Arrondissement and Canton?
Challans is part of an "arrondissement" called Les Sables-d'Olonne. An arrondissement is a larger administrative area, like a district. It also belongs to a "canton" which is also named Challans. A canton is a smaller area used for elections and some local services.
