Parennes facts for kids
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Parennes
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The church of Saint-Martin, in Parennes
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 Parennes
Location in France
Parennes
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | Mamers |
| Canton | Sillé-le-Guillaume |
| Intercommunality | Champagne Conlinoise et Pays de Sillé |
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14.50 km2 (5.60 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Demonym(s) | Parennais, Parennaises |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72229 /72140
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| Elevation | 103–188 m (338–617 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Parennes is a small town or village in western France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. Parennes is located in the Pays de la Loire region, within the Sarthe department.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a village that has its own local council and a mayor. The mayor and council help manage things like local services, schools, and roads for the people living there.
Parennes' Location and Size
Parennes is found in the western part of France. It is part of the Sarthe department, which is known for its green landscapes and charming towns. The commune covers an area of about 14.50 square kilometers (which is roughly 5.6 square miles).
People of Parennes
The people who live in Parennes are called Parennais (for men) or Parennaises (for women). The number of people living in Parennes is recorded regularly. You can see the latest population count in the information box at the top of this page.
Local Government in Parennes
Like all communes in France, Parennes has a mayor and a local council. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people of the commune.
The Mayor of Parennes
The current mayor of Parennes is Nathalie Pasquier-Jenny. She is responsible for leading the commune and making decisions that help the community. Mayors in France usually serve for a term of several years.
Working Together with Other Communes
Parennes is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group is named Champagne Conlinoise et Pays de Sillé. Being part of this group means that Parennes works with nearby communes on bigger projects. These projects might include things like waste management, public transport, or economic development for the whole area.
Landmarks and Features
One important building in Parennes is the church of Saint-Martin. Churches like this are often central to French villages. They are not only places of worship but also historical landmarks. They often show the traditional architecture of the region.
