La Chartre-sur-le-Loir facts for kids
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La Chartre-sur-le-Loir
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 La Chartre-sur-le-Loir
Location in France
La Chartre-sur-le-Loir
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Sarthe | |
| Arrondissement | La Flèche | |
| Canton | Château-du-Loir | |
| Intercommunality | Val du Loir | |
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8.30 km2 (3.20 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,384 | |
| • Density | 166.75/km2 (431.9/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Chartrain, Chartraine | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72068 /72340
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| Elevation | 51–132 m (167–433 ft) | |
| Website | http://www.lachartresurleloir.fr | |
| 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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La Chartre-sur-le-Loir is a small town, or 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 peaceful setting by the Loir River.
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Exploring La Chartre-sur-le-Loir
La Chartre-sur-le-Loir is a typical French commune. A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. It is like a local government unit that manages a town or village and its surrounding area.
Where is La Chartre-sur-le-Loir 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. The town is built along the Loir River, which adds to its beauty.
How Big is the Area?
The total area of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir is about 8.30 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small commune. Its elevation ranges from 51 meters to 132 meters above sea level.
People and Government
In January 2019, the population of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir was 1,384 people. People who live here are called Chartrain (for males) or Chartraine (for females).
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir is Jean-Luc Combot. He was elected for the term from 2014 to 2020. The mayor is the head of the local government. He helps manage the town's services and represents its people.
What is an Arrondissement?
La Chartre-sur-le-Loir is part of the La Flèche arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. It groups several communes together.
What is a Canton?
The commune also belongs to the Château-du-Loir canton. A canton is another administrative area. It is mainly used for organizing elections.
Images for kids
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A view of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir.
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The coat of arms for La Chartre-sur-le-Loir.
See also
In Spanish: La Chartre-sur-le-Loir para niños
