La Chapelle-du-Bois facts for kids
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La Chapelle-du-Bois
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 La Chapelle-du-Bois
Location in France
La Chapelle-du-Bois
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | Mamers |
| Canton | La Ferté-Bernard |
| Intercommunality | Pays de l'Huisne Sarthoise |
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16.53 km2 (6.38 sq mi) |
| Population
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858 |
| • Density | 51.91/km2 (134.43/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Chapellois, Chapelloise |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72062 /72400
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| Elevation | 113–185 m (371–607 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Chapelle-du-Bois is a small town, also called 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. This charming place is known for its quiet, rural setting.
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Discovering La Chapelle-du-Bois
La Chapelle-du-Bois is a lovely commune in the French countryside. It is a place where people live and work together. The name "commune" is used for local administrative areas in France.
Where is La Chapelle-du-Bois Located?
This commune is situated in the Sarthe department. The Sarthe department is in the Pays de la Loire region. This region is in the west of France. La Chapelle-du-Bois is part of the Mamers arrondissement. It is also in the La Ferté-Bernard canton.
What is the Area Like?
La Chapelle-du-Bois covers an area of about 16.53 square kilometers. This is roughly 6.38 square miles. The land here is not completely flat. Its elevation ranges from 113 meters (371 feet) to 185 meters (607 feet) above sea level. This means there are some gentle hills and valleys.
How Many People Live Here?
As of January 2019, about 858 people lived in La Chapelle-du-Bois. People who live in this commune are called "Chapellois" (for males) or "Chapelloise" (for females).
Who Leads La Chapelle-du-Bois?
The leader of a commune is called a mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of La Chapelle-du-Bois was Jean-Paul Dubois. The mayor helps manage the commune and its services. La Chapelle-du-Bois also works with other nearby communes. This cooperation is called "intercommunality." It helps them share resources and projects. Their intercommunality group is called Pays de l'Huisne Sarthoise.
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A view of the landscape in La Chapelle-du-Bois.
