Courgenard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Courgenard
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 Courgenard
Location in France
Courgenard
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | Mamers |
| Canton | Montmirail |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Val de Braye |
| Area
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11.32 km2 (4.37 sq mi) |
| Population
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460 |
| • Density | 40.6/km2 (105.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Cosnellien, Cosnellienne |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72105 /72320
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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. | |
Courgenard is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the region called Pays de la Loire, specifically within the Sarthe department.
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Discovering Courgenard
Courgenard is a charming place in the French countryside. It's home to about 460 people, according to a 2006 count. People who live in Courgenard are called Cosnellien (for boys and men) or Cosnellienne (for girls and women).
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is like a local government area. It's the smallest way the country is divided up. Think of it as a town or village with its own local leaders. Courgenard is one of many communes in France.
Where is Courgenard Located?
Courgenard is part of the Sarthe department. A department is a bit like a county in other countries. The Sarthe department is known for its beautiful landscapes and historical sites. Courgenard is also in the Pays de la Loire region, which is one of the 18 main regions of France. This region is famous for its castles and the Loire River.
How Big is Courgenard?
The area of Courgenard is about 11.32 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,132 football fields! It's a small but lovely place.
Who Leads Courgenard?
Every commune has a leader called a mayor. The mayor helps run the town and makes decisions for the people living there. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Courgenard was Thierry Renvoisé.
Courgenard also works with other nearby towns in something called an "intercommunality." This means they team up to share services and work on projects that benefit all the towns together, like managing waste or providing public transport. Courgenard is part of the Communauté de communes du Val de Braye.
See also
In Spanish: Courgenard para niños
