Sainte-Foy, Vendée facts for kids
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Sainte-Foy
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 Sainte-Foy
Location in France
Sainte-Foy
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Vendée |
| Arrondissement | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Canton | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Intercommunality | Auzance and Vertonne |
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15.62 km2 (6.03 sq mi) |
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1,741 |
| • Density | 111.46/km2 (288.68/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85214 /85150
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| Elevation | 1–59 m (3.3–193.6 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Sainte-Foy is a small town or village in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. Sainte-Foy is located in the western part of France.
About Sainte-Foy
Sainte-Foy is a charming commune with a rich history. It is a place where people live and work together. The commune is part of a larger region and department.
Where is Sainte-Foy?
Sainte-Foy is found in the Pays de la Loire region. This region is in the west of France. It is also part of the Vendée department. The nearest big town is Les Sables-d'Olonne.
People and Area
In 2006, about 1,741 people lived in Sainte-Foy. The commune covers an area of about 15.62 square kilometers. This is roughly 6 square miles. The land in Sainte-Foy is mostly flat. Its lowest point is 1 meter above sea level. The highest point is 59 meters above sea level.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Sainte-Foy has its own local government. A person called the mayor leads this government. From 2008 to 2014, Jean-Paul Dubreuil was the mayor of Sainte-Foy. The commune also works with nearby towns. This is called "intercommunality." Sainte-Foy is part of the Auzance and Vertonne intercommunality. This helps them share services and work on projects together.
See Also
- In Spanish: Sainte-Foy (Vendée) para niños
