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Les Mées
Les Mées is located in France
Les Mées
Les Mées
Location in France
Les Mées is located in Pays de la Loire
Les Mées
Les Mées
Location in Pays de la Loire
Country France
Region Pays de la Loire
Department Sarthe
Arrondissement Mamers
Canton Mamers
Area
1
6.80 km2 (2.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
102
 • Density 15.00/km2 (38.85/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
72192 /72260
Elevation 91–136 m (299–446 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Les Mées is a small community, also known as a commune, located in western France. It is found in the Pays de la Loire region, within the Sarthe department.

What is a French Commune?

A commune is like a small town or village in France. It is the smallest type of administrative area in the country. Each commune has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services and public spaces.

Where is Les Mées Located?

Les Mées is in the western part of France. It is part of the Sarthe department. This department is known for its green landscapes and quiet rural areas. The Sarthe department is inside the larger Pays de la Loire region. Regions are bigger areas that group several departments together.

How Big is Les Mées?

Les Mées covers an area of about 6.80 square kilometers. This is a relatively small area. The land in Les Mées ranges in height from 91 meters to 136 meters above sea level.

Who Leads Les Mées?

The leader of a commune is called a mayor. The mayor is chosen by the people living in the commune. They help make decisions for the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Les Mées was Michel Proust. Mayors serve for a specific period, which is called a term.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2006, the population of Les Mées was 102 people. This means it is a very small and quiet community. The population number helps us understand the size of the commune.

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