Guécélard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guécélard
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 Guécélard
Location in France
Guécélard
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Sarthe | |
| Arrondissement | La Flèche | |
| Canton | La Suze-sur-Sarthe | |
| Intercommunality | Val de Sarthe | |
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12.18 km2 (4.70 sq mi) | |
| Population
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3,092 | |
| • Density | 253.86/km2 (657.5/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Guécélardais, Guécélardaise | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72146 /72230
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| Elevation | 36–70 m (118–230 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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Guécélard is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the Sarthe department, which is part of the region called Pays de la Loire. Guécélard is home to over 3,000 people, who are called Guécélardais (for boys and men) and Guécélardaise (for girls and women).
Where is Guécélard?
Guécélard is situated in the western part of France. It's part of the Sarthe department. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and charming French towns. The commune covers an area of about 12 square kilometers (about 4.7 square miles).
How is Guécélard Governed?
Like other communes in France, Guécélard has its own local government. A Mayor leads the commune. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people. For example, Maurice Desbordes was the mayor of Guécélard from 2008 to 2014. The commune is also part of a larger area called an Arrondissement (La Flèche) and a Canton (La Suze-sur-Sarthe). These are ways France organizes its regions for administration.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a small city. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local services, schools, and roads. There are thousands of communes across France, each with its unique character.
Images for kids
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A street in Guécélard, showing some of the town's buildings.
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The official coat of arms for the town of Guécélard.
