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Moitron-sur-Sarthe
Moitron-sur-Sarthe is located in France
Moitron-sur-Sarthe
Moitron-sur-Sarthe
Location in France
Moitron-sur-Sarthe is located in Pays de la Loire
Moitron-sur-Sarthe
Moitron-sur-Sarthe
Location in Pays de la Loire
Country France
Region Pays de la Loire
Department Sarthe
Arrondissement Mamers
Canton Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
Intercommunality Communauté de communes des Alpes Mancelles
Area
1
10.32 km2 (3.98 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
207
 • Density 20.06/km2 (51.95/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Moitronnais
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
72199 /72170
Elevation 62–192 m (203–630 ft)
(avg. 88 m or 289 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Moitron-sur-Sarthe is a small town, also called a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the region called Pays de la Loire, within the Sarthe department.

About Moitron-sur-Sarthe

Moitron-sur-Sarthe is a peaceful place with a small population. It is known for its quiet, rural setting in the French countryside.

Where is Moitron-sur-Sarthe?

This commune is situated in the Sarthe department, which is part of the Pays de la Loire region. This area is in the west of France. The nearest larger city is Le Mans.

How many people live there?

As of 2006, about 207 people lived in Moitron-sur-Sarthe. People from this town are called Moitronnais. The town covers an area of about 10.32 square kilometers (about 4 square miles).

Who runs the town?

Like all communes in France, Moitron-sur-Sarthe has a mayor who is in charge of the town's daily operations. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Guy Chaudemanche. The mayor helps make decisions for the community and represents the people living there.

Working together with other towns

Moitron-sur-Sarthe is part of a group of communes called the Communauté de communes des Alpes Mancelles. This means it works together with nearby towns on important things like local services, economic development, and protecting the environment. This helps small towns share resources and get more done.

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