L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer
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Town center and commercial district
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 L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer
Location in France
L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Vendée | |
| Arrondissement | Fontenay-le-Comte | |
| Canton | Luçon | |
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8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi) | |
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2,316 | |
| • Density | 264.99/km2 (686.3/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85001 /85460
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| Elevation | 0–8 m (0–26 ft) (avg. 6 m or 20 ft) |
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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. | ||
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L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the Vendée department, which is part of the Pays de la Loire region. This charming coastal town had a population of about 2,316 people in 2006. It is known for its beautiful seaside location.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government, which helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services. L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer is one of these communes.
Where is L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer?
This town is located in the Vendée department. A department is a larger area, a bit like a county or province. The Vendée department is known for its Atlantic coastline and historical sites. L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer is right on the coast, which means it's next to the sea.
Region and Administration
The Vendée department is part of the Pays de la Loire region. A region is an even larger area, grouping several departments together.
L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer also belongs to specific administrative divisions:
- It is part of the Fontenay-le-Comte arrondissement. An arrondissement is a district that groups several communes together for administrative purposes.
- It is also part of the Luçon canton. A canton is another administrative division, often used for elections.
Geography and Environment
L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer is a coastal town. This means it is located right by the ocean. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 0 meters (which is sea level itself) to 8 meters. The average elevation is about 6 meters. This shows that the town is quite flat and very close to the water. The total area of the commune is 8.74 square kilometers. Being a coastal town, it likely has beaches and areas influenced by the sea.
