Thouarsais-Bouildroux facts for kids
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Thouarsais-Bouildroux
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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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17.37 km2 (6.71 sq mi) |
Population
(Jan. 2019)
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778 |
• Density | 44.79/km2 (116.01/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code |
85292 /85410
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Elevation | 62–128 m (203–420 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Thouarsais-Bouildroux is a small place in the west of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or village area. This commune is part of the Vendée department and the larger Pays de la Loire region.
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Where is Thouarsais-Bouildroux?
Thouarsais-Bouildroux is located in western France. It is found within the Vendée department. The Vendée department is part of the Pays de la Loire region. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes and history.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it as a town or village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor who helps run things. Thouarsais-Bouildroux is one of these communes.
People and Place
In January 2019, about 778 people lived in Thouarsais-Bouildroux. The area of the commune is about 17.37 square kilometers. This is roughly 6.7 square miles. The land here is not completely flat. Its elevation ranges from 62 meters (about 203 feet) to 128 meters (about 420 feet) above sea level.
The Mayor
The mayor of a commune is like the leader of the local community. They help make decisions for the people living there. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Thouarsais-Bouildroux was Edmond Soulard.