Lesbois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lesbois
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 Lesbois
Location in France
Lesbois
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Mayenne | |
| Arrondissement | Mayenne | |
| Canton | Gorron | |
| Area
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5.99 km2 (2.31 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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194 | |
| • Density | 32.39/km2 (83.88/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
53131 /53120
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| Elevation | 158–212 m (518–696 ft) (avg. 200 m or 660 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Lesbois is a small commune in the northwest of France. It is home to about 194 people (as of January 2019). You can find Lesbois in the Pays de la Loire region, which is a part of the Mayenne department.
About Lesbois
Lesbois is a quiet place, covering an area of about 5.99 square kilometers (which is about 2.3 square miles). It's a rural area, meaning it has lots of countryside and open spaces.
Where is Lesbois?
Lesbois is located in the western part of France. It's part of a larger area called the Mayenne department. This department is known for its green landscapes and peaceful towns. The nearest big city would be Rennes, which is the capital of the Brittany region, not too far away.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local town or village area. It's the smallest way that France divides up its land for government. Each commune has its own local government, which helps manage things like roads, schools, and local services for the people living there. Lesbois is one of many thousands of communes across France.
Who is in Charge?
Like all communes in France, Lesbois has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people who live in the commune. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and represents its people. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Lesbois was Jean Paul Gahéry.
