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Saint-Ulphace
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Saint-Ulphace is located in France
Saint-Ulphace
Saint-Ulphace
Location in France
Saint-Ulphace is located in Pays de la Loire
Saint-Ulphace
Saint-Ulphace
Location in Pays de la Loire
Country France
Region Pays de la Loire
Department Sarthe
Arrondissement Mamers
Canton Saint-Calais
Intercommunality Vallées de la Braye et de l'Anille
Area
1
15.98 km2 (6.17 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2021)
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Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
72322 /72320
Elevation 143–251 m (469–823 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Ulphace is a small place in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a town or village. You can find Saint-Ulphace in the western part of France. It is located in the Sarthe department. This department is part of the larger region called Pays de la Loire.

Discovering Saint-Ulphace

Saint-Ulphace is a quiet commune in the French countryside. It is a place where people live and work, just like towns and cities everywhere. Communes are the smallest areas of local government in France. They help organize daily life for the people who live there.

What is a Commune?

A commune is a basic local government area in France. Think of it as a small town or village with its own local leaders. France has many thousands of communes, from very small villages to large cities like Paris. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They make decisions for the people living there.

How Communes Work

The mayor and the council manage local services. These services can include things like schools, roads, and public spaces. They also help with local events and keep the community running smoothly. The people living in the commune vote for their mayor and council members. This means they get to choose who represents them.

Where is Saint-Ulphace Located?

Saint-Ulphace is in the Sarthe department. This department is in the Pays de la Loire region. The Pays de la Loire region is on the western side of France. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and historical sites.

Geography of the Area

The area around Saint-Ulphace has varying heights. The lowest point is about 143 meters (469 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches about 251 meters (823 feet). This means there are some hills and valleys in the commune. The total area of Saint-Ulphace is about 15.98 square kilometers. This is roughly 6.17 square miles.

Who Leads the Commune?

The mayor of Saint-Ulphace is Laurent Camus. He was elected to lead the commune in 2008. Mayors in France serve for a specific period, usually six years. They work to improve the lives of the people in their commune.

Local Government in Action

The mayor and the local council work together. They make decisions about the commune's budget and projects. For example, they might decide to fix a road or build a new park. Their goal is to make Saint-Ulphace a good place to live for everyone.

Population of Saint-Ulphace

The number of people living in Saint-Ulphace changes over time. Like many small communes, its population might be quite small. The local government keeps track of how many people live there. This helps them plan for services like schools and healthcare.

Why Population Matters

Knowing the population helps the commune plan for the future. For example, if more families move in, they might need more classrooms. If the population gets older, they might need more services for seniors. Every person counts in a small community like Saint-Ulphace.

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