Saint-Florent-des-Bois facts for kids
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Saint-Florent-des-Bois
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Part of Rives-de-l'Yon
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The town hall in Saint-Florent-des-Bois
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 Saint-Florent-des-Bois
Location in France
Saint-Florent-des-Bois
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Vendée | |
| Arrondissement | La Roche-sur-Yon | |
| Canton | Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais | |
| Commune | Rives-de-l'Yon | |
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36.76 km2 (14.19 sq mi) | |
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2,858 | |
| • Density | 77.748/km2 (201.37/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
85310
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| Elevation | 18–83 m (59–272 ft) (avg. 42 m or 138 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Saint-Florent-des-Bois was a small town in western France. It was located in the Vendée department. This area is part of the Pays de la Loire region.
A "commune" is like a local government area in France. Saint-Florent-des-Bois is now a "former commune."
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About Saint-Florent-des-Bois
Saint-Florent-des-Bois was a commune in France. It was known for its quiet, rural setting. The town had a population of 2,858 people in 2019.
Where is Saint-Florent-des-Bois Located?
This former commune is in western France. It is found in the Vendée department. The town is close to a larger city called La Roche-sur-Yon. This means it was on the edge of a bigger urban area.
The River Yon
A river called the Yon flows nearby. This river forms part of the western edge of the area. Rivers often play a big role in shaping the land. They also provide water for local wildlife.
What is a Twin Town?
Saint-Florent-des-Bois had a special connection with another place. It was "twinned" with the village of Silkstone. Silkstone is located in South Yorkshire, England.
Town twinning is a way for communities to connect. It helps people from different countries learn about each other. They often share culture and ideas.
Becoming Rives-de-l'Yon
On January 1, 2016, Saint-Florent-des-Bois changed. It merged with another commune. This created a new, larger commune. The new commune is called Rives-de-l'Yon. This kind of merger happens to make local government more efficient.
