Puyravault, Vendée facts for kids
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Puyravault
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The road into Puyravault
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Country | France |
Region | Pays de la Loire |
Department | Vendée |
Arrondissement | Fontenay-le-Comte |
Canton | Luçon |
Area
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17.07 km2 (6.59 sq mi) |
Population
(Jan. 2021)
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Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code |
85185 /85450
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Elevation | 0–7 m (0–23 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Puyravault is a commune. It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the Vendée department in the west of France.
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About Puyravault
Puyravault is a small town, or "commune," located in the western part of France. It is part of the Vendée department, which is a specific area within the larger Pays de la Loire region. Think of a department like a county in some other countries.
Where is Puyravault?
Puyravault is situated in a flat area, not far from the Atlantic coast. Its lowest point is at sea level (0 meters), and its highest point is just 7 meters above sea level. This means the land is very low and flat. The total area of the commune is about 17 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 1,700 football fields!
People and Government
Like all communes in France, Puyravault has its own local government. The person in charge is called the Mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Puyravault was Jean-Paul Roy. The mayor helps manage the town, making decisions about local services and representing the people who live there.
The number of people living in Puyravault is recorded regularly. This count helps the government understand how many people live in each area.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. It's like a city, town, or village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They are responsible for things like schools, roads, and local services for the people who live there. There are thousands of communes across France, and Puyravault is one of them.
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In Spanish: Puyravault (Vendée) para niños