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Thoigné
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Thoigné is located in France
Thoigné
Thoigné
Location in France
Thoigné is located in Pays de la Loire
Thoigné
Thoigné
Location in Pays de la Loire
Country France
Region Pays de la Loire
Department Sarthe
Arrondissement Mamers
Canton Mamers
Intercommunality Maine Saosnois
Area
1
7.31 km2 (2.82 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
161
 • Density 22.02/km2 (57.04/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Thoignéen, Thoignéenne
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
72354 /72260
Elevation 71–143 m (233–469 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Thoigné is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the western part of France. It is found in the region called Pays de la Loire. This commune is part of the Sarthe department.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest type of local government area. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own local council and a mayor. They manage local services for the people living there.

Where is Thoigné?

Thoigné is situated in the Sarthe department. This department is known for its green landscapes. It is part of the larger Pays de la Loire region. This region is in the west of France.

How Big is Thoigné?

Thoigné is a very small commune. As of January 2019, about 161 people lived there. Its total area is 7.31 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 731 football fields. The land in Thoigné ranges in height. The lowest point is 71 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 143 meters.

Who Leads Thoigné?

Every commune in France has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. For Thoigné, the mayor is Dany Leroux. He was elected to this position in 2008.

The Mayor's Role

The mayor of a commune like Thoigné has many important jobs. They are in charge of local services. This includes things like schools, roads, and public safety. They also represent the commune in official matters.

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