Lavernat facts for kids
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Lavernat
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 Lavernat
Location in France
Lavernat
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 | Loir-Lucé-Bercé |
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22.64 km2 (8.74 sq mi) |
| Population
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586 |
| • Density | 25.883/km2 (67.04/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Lavernais, Lavernaise |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72160 /72500
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| Elevation | 65–158 m (213–518 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Lavernat is a small 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. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government.
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Discovering Lavernat: A French Commune
Lavernat is a charming place in the French countryside. It is known for its quiet lifestyle and natural beauty. The commune is part of the larger administrative areas of France.
Location and Geography of Lavernat
Lavernat is situated in the Sarthe department. This department is named after the Sarthe River. The commune is in the Pays de la Loire region. This region is famous for its beautiful châteaux and the Loire Valley.
- Lavernat's lowest point is 65 meters (about 213 feet) above sea level.
- Its highest point reaches 158 meters (about 518 feet).
- The total area of Lavernat is 22.64 square kilometers (about 8.74 square miles).
Life and Population in Lavernat
As of January 2019, Lavernat had a population of 586 people. People who live in Lavernat are called Lavernais (for males) or Lavernaise (for females). The small population means it is a close-knit community.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It is similar to a municipality or a local town. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage local services for the people living there.
Local Government in Lavernat
Lavernat, like all French communes, has a local government. This government helps manage the daily life of its residents.
- The mayor of Lavernat is Laurent Touet.
- He served a term from 2008 to 2014.
- The mayor and the local council make decisions for the community.
- These decisions include things like local roads, schools, and public services.
Administrative Divisions of France
France is divided into several administrative levels. Lavernat is part of these levels:
- Commune: Lavernat is a commune.
- Canton: It belongs to the Canton of Château-du-Loir. A canton groups several communes together.
- Arrondissement: It is also part of the La Flèche Arrondissement. An arrondissement is a larger administrative area within a department.
- Department: Lavernat is in the Sarthe Department. Departments are like counties.
- Region: The Sarthe Department is in the Pays de la Loire Region. Regions are the largest administrative divisions in France.
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