Dollon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dollon
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 Dollon
Location in France
Dollon
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Sarthe | |
| Arrondissement | Mamers | |
| Canton | Saint-Calais | |
| Intercommunality | Vallées de la Braye et de l'Anille | |
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25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,460 | |
| • Density | 57.48/km2 (148.9/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Dollonnais, Dollonnaise | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72118 /72390
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| Elevation | 71–177 m (233–581 ft) | |
| 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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Dollon is a small town, also called a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the region called Pays de la Loire. Dollon is part of the Sarthe department.
About Dollon
Dollon is a quiet place in the French countryside. It is known for its peaceful environment. The town is home to about 1,460 people, based on numbers from January 2019. People from Dollon are called Dollonnais (for boys and men) or Dollonnaise (for girls and women).
Where is Dollon?
Dollon is in the Sarthe department. This department is part of the Pays de la Loire region. The nearest larger city is Le Mans. Dollon is located in the western part of France.
How Dollon is Governed
Like other communes in France, Dollon has a mayor. The mayor helps manage the town. Roland Pitard was the mayor of Dollon from 2008 to 2014. The town is also part of a larger group of communes. This group works together on shared services.
Geography and Nature
Dollon covers an area of about 25.4 square kilometers. This is roughly 9.8 square miles. The land in Dollon is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 71 meters (about 233 feet) to 177 meters (about 581 feet). This means there are some hills and valleys around the town.
