Le Grand-Lucé facts for kids
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Le Grand-Lucé
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 Le Grand-Lucé
Location in France
Le Grand-Lucé
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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27.26 km2 (10.53 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,926 | |
| • Density | 70.653/km2 (182.99/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Lucéen, Lucéenne | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72143 /72150
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| Elevation | 73–153 m (240–502 ft) | |
| 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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Le Grand-Lucé is a small and charming commune (which is like a town or local area) located in the western part of France. It is part of the Pays de la Loire region and can be found in the Sarthe department.
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Discover Le Grand-Lucé!
Le Grand-Lucé is a lovely place in the French countryside. It's known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. This article will tell you more about where it is, who lives there, and how the town is managed.
Where is Le Grand-Lucé Located?
Le Grand-Lucé is situated in the Sarthe department, which is in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. It's not far from the city of Le Mans, famous for its 24-hour car race. The town is part of the La Flèche arrondissement and the Château-du-Loir canton, which are ways France organizes its local areas.
People and Community in Le Grand-Lucé
As of January 2019, about 1,926 people live in Le Grand-Lucé. This makes it a smaller community, where neighbors likely know each other. People who live here are called "Lucéen" (for males) or "Lucéenne" (for females). The town covers an area of about 27.26 square kilometers (around 10.5 square miles).
How Le Grand-Lucé is Governed
Like all communes in France, Le Grand-Lucé has a mayor who helps run the town. The mayor is like the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Pascal Dupuis. The town also works with other nearby communes as part of an "intercommunality" called Loir-Lucé-Bercé. This helps them share resources and work together on bigger projects.
What is the Area Like?
The land around Le Grand-Lucé has varying heights. The lowest point in the commune is 73 meters (about 240 feet) above sea level, and the highest point reaches 153 meters (about 502 feet). This means you might find some gentle hills and valleys if you explore the area.
See also
In Spanish: Le Grand-Lucé para niños
