Parigné-l'Évêque facts for kids
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Parigné-l'Évêque
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Country | France |
Region | Pays de la Loire |
Department | Sarthe |
Arrondissement | Le Mans |
Canton | Changé |
Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Sud-Est du Pays Manceau |
Area
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63.4 km2 (24.5 sq mi) |
Population
(Jan. 2021)
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Demonym(s) | Parignéen, Parignéenne |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code |
72231 /72250
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Elevation | 55–151 m (180–495 ft) |
Website | www.parigneleveque.fr |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Parigné-l'Évêque is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the region called Pays de la Loire, within the Sarthe department.
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About Parigné-l'Évêque
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area, similar to a city or town. It is the smallest division of local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council.
Where is it Located?
Parigné-l'Évêque is situated in the Sarthe department. This department is part of the larger Pays de la Loire region, which is in western France. The town is not far from the city of Le Mans.
People and Area
The people who live in Parigné-l'Évêque are called Parignéens (for boys and men) and Parignéennes (for girls and women). The commune covers an area of about 63.4 square kilometers (around 24.5 square miles). Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 55 meters (180 feet) to 151 meters (495 feet).
Local Government
The mayor of Parigné-l'Évêque is Guy Lubias. The mayor is the head of the local government and helps manage the town. The commune also works with other nearby communes in a group called the Communauté de communes du Sud-Est du Pays Manceau. This helps them share resources and work together on projects.