Doix-lès-Fontaines facts for kids
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Doix-lès-Fontaines
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 Doix-lès-Fontaines
Location in France
Doix-lès-Fontaines
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Vendée |
| Arrondissement | Fontenay-le-Comte |
| Canton | Fontenay-le-Comte |
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23.87 km2 (9.22 sq mi) |
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1,748 |
| • Density | 73.23/km2 (189.66/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85080 /85200
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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. | |
Doix-lès-Fontaines is a commune located in the department of Vendée, in western France. It is a newer municipality, created on January 1, 2016. It was formed by joining two older communes: Doix and Fontaines.
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What is Doix-lès-Fontaines?
Doix-lès-Fontaines is a type of local government area in France called a commune. Think of it like a town or a small district. It has its own local government and serves the people who live there.
Where is Doix-lès-Fontaines Located?
This commune is found in the western part of France. It is part of the Vendée department. The Vendée department is known for its Atlantic coastline and historical sites.
How Doix-lès-Fontaines Was Formed
Doix-lès-Fontaines was created on January 1, 2016. It came about when two separate communes, Doix and Fontaines, decided to merge. This merger helped them combine resources and work together more effectively.
Why Communes Merge
Sometimes, smaller communes decide to merge into a larger one. This can happen for several reasons. It might help them share services like schools or public works. It can also make their local government stronger and more efficient.
Facts and Figures About Doix-lès-Fontaines
Doix-lès-Fontaines covers an area of about 23.87 square kilometers. That's roughly 9.2 square miles. As of 2021, its population was around 1,748 people. This makes it a relatively small community.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It's like a city, town, or village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They manage local services and represent the people living there. France has many thousands of communes, each with its own unique character.
Images for kids
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The Saint-Pierre Church in Doix, part of Doix-lès-Fontaines.
See also
In Spanish: Doix-lès-Fontaines para niños
