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Communes of the Maine-et-Loire department facts for kids

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This map shows where Maine-et-Loire is located in France.

France is divided into many smaller areas called départements. One of these is called Maine-et-Loire. Inside each département, there are even smaller areas called communes. Think of communes like towns or local communities. This page lists all 363 communes that are part of the Maine-et-Loire département.

Some of these communes are also part of larger groups called Communautés d'agglomération. These groups help different towns work together on things like public transport or waste management. Here are the main ones in Maine-et-Loire:

  • CAA means it's part of the Communauté d'agglomération of Angers. This group started in 2001.
  • CAC means it's part of the Communauté d'agglomération of Cholet. This group also started in 2001.
  • CAS means it's part of the Communauté d'agglomération called Saumur Loire Développement. It was also created in 2001.

Understanding the Communes List

This list helps you find information about each commune in Maine-et-Loire. Each row gives you details about one commune.

What do the codes mean?

  • INSEE code: This is a special number given to each commune by the French government. It's like a unique ID for that town or area.
  • Postal code: This is the number you would use when sending mail to that commune. It helps the post office deliver letters and packages to the right place.
  • Commune: This is the name of the town or local community itself.


See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Maine y Loira para niños

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