Laval (Mayenne) facts for kids
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Laval
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Prefecture and commune
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The castle overlooking the town and the river Mayenne.
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Country | France | |
Region | Pays de la Loire | |
Department | Mayenne | |
Arrondissement | Laval | |
Canton | 3 cantons | |
Intercommunality | CA Laval | |
Area
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34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi) | |
• Urban | 115.7 km2 (44.7 sq mi) | |
• Metro | 771.09 km2 (297.72 sq mi) | |
Population
(2009)
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51,182 | |
• Rank | 119th in France | |
• Density | 1,496.5/km2 (3,876/sq mi) | |
• Urban
(2009)
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67,671 | |
• Urban density | 584.88/km2 (1,514.8/sq mi) | |
• Metro
(2009)
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119,475 | |
• Metro density | 154.9430/km2 (401.301/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
INSEE/Postal code |
53130 /53000
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Elevation | 42–122 m (138–400 ft) | |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Laval is a commune and the prefecture of the French department of Mayenne. The people that live there are called Lavallois.
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History
Laval is a medieval city and was first mentioned during the 11th century.
Education
Sister cities
Laval is twinned with:
Boston, United Kingdom, since 1958
Modesto, USA
Chalkidiki, Greece.
Gandia, Spain, since 1978
Garango, Burkina Faso
Laval, Canada
Mettmann, Germany, since 1974
Vătava, Romania, since 1990
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