Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin facts for kids
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Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin
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Country | France |
Region | Pays de la Loire |
Department | Vendée |
Arrondissement | Fontenay-le-Comte |
Canton | La Châtaigneraie |
Intercommunality | Pays de la Châtaigneraie |
Area
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29.65 km2 (11.45 sq mi) |
Population
(Jan. 2021)
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Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code |
85264 /85120
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Elevation | 133–237 m (436–778 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin 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 and history. This commune is part of the Vendée department.
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About Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin
Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin is a charming place in the French countryside. It is a quiet area where people live and work. The word "commune" is used in France to describe a local government area, similar to a town or a small city.
Where is Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin located?
This commune is in the western part of France. It is part of the Vendée department. The nearest larger city is Fontenay-le-Comte. Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin is also close to La Châtaigneraie.
The land in Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin is not completely flat. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 133 meters (about 436 feet) to 237 meters (about 778 feet). The total area of the commune is about 29.65 square kilometers (about 11.45 square miles).
Who leads the commune?
Like many towns, Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin has a mayor who helps run things. The mayor is a person chosen by the people to lead the local government. From 2008 to 2014, Philippe Rocher was the mayor of Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin.
The commune is also part of a larger group called "Pays de la Châtaigneraie." This group helps different communes work together on important projects.
How many people live there?
The number of people living in Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin changes over time. You can find the most up-to-date population numbers in the infobox at the top of this page. These numbers are collected regularly to help understand how the commune is growing or changing.