Roëzé-sur-Sarthe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roëzé-sur-Sarthe
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A general view of Roëzé-sur-Sarthe
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 Roëzé-sur-Sarthe
Location in France
Roëzé-sur-Sarthe
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | La Flèche |
| Canton | La Suze-sur-Sarthe |
| Intercommunality | CC du Val de Sarthe |
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26.46 km2 (10.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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2,569 |
| • Density | 97.09/km2 (251.46/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Roizéen, Roizéenne |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72253 /72210
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Roëzé-sur-Sarthe is a small town, also called a commune, located in the north-western part of France. Its name means Roëzé on Sarthe, referring to the Sarthe river that flows nearby. This town is part of the Sarthe department and the Pays de la Loire region. Before 2022, its name was spelled Roézé-sur-Sarthe.
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How Many People Live in Roëzé-sur-Sarthe?
The number of people living in a place is called its population. This number can change over time. We can look at how the population of Roëzé-sur-Sarthe has grown or shrunk through the years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 1,252 | — |
| 1975 | 1,616 | +3.71% |
| 1982 | 1,866 | +2.08% |
| 1990 | 1,903 | +0.25% |
| 1999 | 2,327 | +2.26% |
| 2007 | 2,616 | +1.47% |
| 2012 | 2,774 | +1.18% |
| 2017 | 2,626 | −1.09% |
| 2020 | 2,589 | −0.47% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
- In 1968, about 1,252 people lived in Roëzé-sur-Sarthe.
- By 1975, the population had grown to 1,616 people.
- It continued to increase, reaching 1,903 by 1990.
- The town saw a bigger jump in population by 1999, with 2,327 residents.
- The population peaked around 2012 with 2,774 people.
- More recently, in 2020, the population was about 2,589 people.
This shows that Roëzé-sur-Sarthe has generally grown over the past few decades.
Who is the Mayor of Roëzé-sur-Sarthe?
The mayor is the leader of a town or city. They are elected by the people who live there. The mayor helps make decisions about the town's services, like schools and roads.
- The current mayor of Roëzé-sur-Sarthe is Catherine Taureau.
- She was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026.
Where is Roëzé-sur-Sarthe Located?
Roëzé-sur-Sarthe is located in the Sarthe department. This department is named after the Sarthe River. The town is part of the Pays de la Loire region, which is in the north-western part of France.
- It is part of the La Flèche arrondissement, which is a type of administrative district.
- It also belongs to the La Suze-sur-Sarthe canton, another administrative area.
See also
In Spanish: Roézé-sur-Sarthe para niños
