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Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
The town hall in Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
The town hall in Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie is located in France
Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
Location in France
Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie is located in Pays de la Loire
Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
Location in Pays de la Loire
Country France
Region Pays de la Loire
Department Vendée
Arrondissement La Roche-sur-Yon
Canton Montaigu
Intercommunality Canton de Saint-Fulgent
Area
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20.19 km2 (7.80 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2021)
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Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
85196 /85250
Elevation 42–107 m (138–351 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the Pays de la Loire region, which is known for its beautiful landscapes. This commune is part of the Vendée department.

About Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie

Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie is a quiet place where people live and work. It is one of many communes that make up France. A commune is the smallest administrative area in France, similar to a local town or village.

Location and Geography

Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie is situated in the Vendée department. This area is in the west of France, not far from the Atlantic coast. The commune covers an area of about 20.19 square kilometers.

The land in Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie has different heights. The lowest point is 42 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 107 meters. This means there are some gentle hills and valleys in the area.

People and Population

The number of people living in Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie changes over time. You can find the most up-to-date population numbers from official French records. These numbers help us understand how many people call this commune home.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor is chosen by the people who live in the commune.

The mayor helps manage the town's daily life. This includes things like local services, schools, and public spaces. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie was Jacky Dallet. The mayor works with a council to make decisions for the community.

The commune is part of a larger area called an arrondissement, which is La Roche-sur-Yon. It also belongs to a canton, which is Montaigu. These larger areas help organize different parts of France.

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