Souvigné-sur-Sarthe facts for kids
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Souvigné-sur-Sarthe
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The church of Saint-Maurille
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 Souvigné-sur-Sarthe
Location in France
Souvigné-sur-Sarthe
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | La Flèche |
| Canton | Sablé-sur-Sarthe |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de Sablé-sur-Sarthe |
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17.06 km2 (6.59 sq mi) |
| Population
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619 |
| • Density | 36.28/km2 (93.97/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Solviniacois, Solviniacoises Souvignéen, Souvignéenne |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72343 /72300
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| Elevation | 20–50 m (66–164 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Souvigné-sur-Sarthe is a small town, also called a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the Pays de la Loire region and the Sarthe department. This charming place is known for its quiet, rural setting.
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What is a French Commune?
A commune is the smallest local government area in France. Think of it like a town or village with its own local council and mayor. There are thousands of communes across France, each with its own unique history and community. Souvigné-sur-Sarthe is one of these many communes.
Where is Souvigné-sur-Sarthe?
Souvigné-sur-Sarthe is located in the Pays de la Loire region, which is in the western part of France. Within this region, it belongs to the Sarthe department. The name "sur-Sarthe" means "on the Sarthe," telling us that the town is near the Sarthe River. This river flows through the department and is important for the local area.
Geography and Nature
The commune covers an area of about 17 square kilometers (about 6.5 square miles). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 20 meters (65 feet) to 50 meters (164 feet). This means it has a gently rolling landscape, typical of many rural areas in France. The natural surroundings often include fields, small forests, and the river itself.
People of Souvigné-sur-Sarthe
In 2006, the population of Souvigné-sur-Sarthe was 619 people. This makes it a small community where many people likely know each other. People from Souvigné-sur-Sarthe are called Solviniacois or Solviniacoises (for males and females, respectively). They can also be called Souvignéen or Souvignéenne.
Local Government
Like all French communes, Souvigné-sur-Sarthe has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Marie-France Plat. The commune also works with other nearby towns through a group called the Communauté de communes de Sablé-sur-Sarthe. This group helps them share resources and work together on bigger projects.
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