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Mouilleron-Saint-Germain
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Windmills of Mouilleron-en-Pareds
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 Mouilleron-Saint-Germain
Location in France
Mouilleron-Saint-Germain
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Vendée |
| Arrondissement | Fontenay-le-Comte |
| Canton | La Châtaigneraie |
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28.40 km2 (10.97 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,770 |
| • Density | 62.32/km2 (161.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85154 /85390
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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. | |
Mouilleron-Saint-Germain is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Vendée area of western France. It was created on January 1, 2016. This happened when two older towns, Mouilleron-en-Pareds and Saint-Germain-l'Aiguiller, joined together to form one new municipality.
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About Mouilleron-Saint-Germain
Mouilleron-Saint-Germain is a part of the department of Vendée. This department is in the western part of France. The town is known for its quiet charm and history.
How the Town Was Formed
The town of Mouilleron-Saint-Germain is quite new. It was officially established on January 1, 2016. Before this date, it was two separate communes: Mouilleron-en-Pareds and Saint-Germain-l'Aiguiller. They decided to merge into one larger municipality.
This merger helped to combine resources and services for the people living there. It is a way for smaller towns to work together more effectively.
Local Government and Leadership
Like all towns in France, Mouilleron-Saint-Germain has its own local government. A mayor leads the town. The mayor helps manage the town's daily life and plans for its future.
The current mayor of Mouilleron-Saint-Germain is Valentin Josse. He was elected to this position for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community.
Where is Mouilleron-Saint-Germain Located?
The town is located in the Fontenay-le-Comte area, which is called an arrondissement. It is also part of the La Châtaigneraie canton. These are ways that France divides its regions for administrative purposes.
The exact location of Mouilleron-Saint-Germain can be found using its coordinates: 46.676 degrees North and 0.848 degrees West. This helps people find it on a map.
Population and Size
As of 2021, the population of Mouilleron-Saint-Germain was about 1,770 people. The town covers an area of 28.40 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small community in terms of both population and land size.
