Loireauxence facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Loireauxence
Ligeraosant (Breton)
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Commune
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Loire River and Varades
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 Loireauxence
Location in France
Loireauxence
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Loire-Atlantique |
| Arrondissement | Châteaubriant-Ancenis |
| Canton | Ancenis-Saint-Géréon |
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118.28 km2 (45.67 sq mi) |
| Population
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7,517 |
| • Density | 63.553/km2 (164.600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
44213 /44370
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| Elevation | 7–94 m (23–308 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Loireauxence (pronounced "Lwar-oks-ahns") is a special type of town in western France. It is located in the department called Loire-Atlantique.
This town was created on January 1, 2016. It was formed by joining four smaller towns together. These towns were Varades, Belligné, La Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur, and La Rouxière.
Understanding Loireauxence
Loireauxence is part of a larger area in France. It is in the Loire-Atlantique department. This department is known for its connection to the Loire River.
Location and Geography
The town is situated in western France. Its lowest point is 7 meters (about 23 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 94 meters (about 308 feet).
The total area of Loireauxence is about 118 square kilometers. This is roughly 45 square miles.
Local Government
Like many towns, Loireauxence has a mayor. The mayor helps lead the town. The current mayor is Christine Blanchet.
She was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor works to make decisions for the community.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Loireauxence has changed over the years. This information helps us understand how the town has grown.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 5,785 | — |
| 1975 | 5,631 | −0.38% |
| 1982 | 5,653 | +0.06% |
| 1990 | 5,860 | +0.45% |
| 1999 | 6,144 | +0.53% |
| 2007 | 6,920 | +1.50% |
| 2012 | 7,204 | +0.81% |
| 2017 | 7,522 | +0.87% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
In 1968, about 5,785 people lived here. By 2017, the population grew to 7,522 people. This shows a steady increase in residents.
The most recent count in 2021 showed about 7,517 people. This means Loireauxence is a growing community.
