L'Orbrie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
L'Orbrie
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The church of Saint-Vincent, in L'Orbrie
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 L'Orbrie
Location in France
L'Orbrie
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 | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Fontenay-le-Comte | |
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9.63 km2 (3.72 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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787 | |
| • Density | 81.72/km2 (211.66/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85167 /85200
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| Elevation | 5–104 m (16–341 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
L'Orbrie is a small and charming commune located in western France. It is part of the Vendée department, which is in the Pays de la Loire region. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small district.
L'Orbrie is known for its peaceful countryside and traditional French feel. It's a place where people live and work, contributing to the local community.
About L'Orbrie
L'Orbrie is a quiet area with a small population. As of January 2019, about 787 people lived there. This makes it a very close-knit community. The commune covers an area of 9.63 square kilometers (about 3.7 square miles).
Geography and Location
L'Orbrie is situated in the Fontenay-le-Comte area. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 5 meters (about 16 feet) to 104 meters (about 341 feet). This shows that the land has some gentle slopes and higher points.
The commune is located in the western part of France. This region, Pays de la Loire, is known for its beautiful landscapes and historical sites.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, L'Orbrie has a mayor and a local council. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune. Noëlla Lucas served as mayor from 2008 to 2014. The local government works to provide services for the residents.
L'Orbrie is part of a larger group of communes called Pays de Fontenay-le-Comte. This group works together on bigger projects.
