Malicorne-sur-Sarthe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
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 Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
Location in France
Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Sarthe | |
| Arrondissement | La Flèche | |
| Canton | La Suze-sur-Sarthe | |
| Intercommunality | Pays Malicornais | |
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15.13 km2 (5.84 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,884 | |
| • Density | 124.52/km2 (322.51/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Malicornais, Malicornaise | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72179 /72270
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| Elevation | 28–70 m (92–230 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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Malicorne-sur-Sarthe is a charming small town in western France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. This town is located in the Pays de la Loire region.
You can find Malicorne-sur-Sarthe in the Sarthe department. The name "sur-Sarthe" means "on the Sarthe River". This tells us the town is right next to the Sarthe River. About 1,884 people live in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, based on numbers from January 2019.
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Where is Malicorne-sur-Sarthe?
Malicorne-sur-Sarthe is in the western part of France. It is part of the Pays de la Loire region. This region is famous for its beautiful castles and rivers. The town is also in the Sarthe department.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The town is located near other important places. It is part of the La Flèche arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. The town is also in the La Suze-sur-Sarthe canton. A canton is another way to divide areas for elections.
Life in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
Life in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe is typical of a small French town. The people who live here are called Malicornais (for males) or Malicornaise (for females). The town covers an area of about 15.13 square kilometers. Its elevation ranges from 28 meters to 70 meters above sea level.
Local Government
The town has a mayor who helps run the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Xavier Mazerat. The town is also part of an intercommunality called Pays Malicornais. This means it works with nearby towns on common projects.
Images for kids
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A view of Malicorne-sur-Sarthe.
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The coat of arms for Malicorne-sur-Sarthe.
