Communes of the Charente-Maritime department facts for kids

A map showing the location of Charente-Maritime in France.

This article lists all the communes (which are like towns or villages) in the Charente-Maritime area of France. Charente-Maritime is a département, which is a bit like a county or administrative region in France. There are 472 different communes in this area, each with its own unique history and community. This list helps you see all the places that make up Charente-Maritime.

What are Communes?

In France, a commune is the smallest way to divide up the country for local government. Think of it as a town, city, or village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that makes decisions for the people living there. They handle things like schools, local roads, and community events. France has thousands of communes, and they are a very important part of how the country is organized.

List of Towns and Villages

Below is a list of all the communes in Charente-Maritime. Each entry includes a special code called the INSEE code, which is a unique number for each commune in France. It also shows the postal code you would use to send mail to that place.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Charente Marítimo para niños