Val-d'Étangson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Val-d'Étangson
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The church of Sainte-Osmane in Sainte-Osmane
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 Val-d'Étangson
Location in France
Val-d'Étangson
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Sarthe |
| Arrondissement | Mamers |
| Canton | Saint-Calais |
| Intercommunality | Vallées de la Braye et de l'Anille |
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31.31 km2 (12.09 sq mi) |
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528 |
| • Density | 16.864/km2 (43.68/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
72128 /72120
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| Elevation | 94–167 m (308–548 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Val-d'Étangson is a special kind of town in France called a commune. It is located in the western part of France. You can find it in the Pays de la Loire region, within the Sarthe department.
This commune is quite new! It was officially created on January 1, 2019. Val-d'Étangson was formed by joining two older towns: Évaillé and Sainte-Osmane. Évaillé is the main town, also known as the "seat" of the commune.
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Discovering Val-d'Étangson
Val-d'Étangson is a charming area in western France. It's part of the Sarthe department, which is known for its beautiful countryside. The commune is a great example of how smaller towns can come together to form a new, larger community.
Where is Val-d'Étangson Located?
Val-d'Étangson is found in the Pays de la Loire region. This region is in the western part of France. It's known for its lovely landscapes and historical sites. The commune's exact location can be found using its coordinates.
How Val-d'Étangson Was Formed
Before 2019, Val-d'Étangson didn't exist as a single commune. Instead, there were two separate communes: Évaillé and Sainte-Osmane. On January 1, 2019, these two towns decided to merge. This created the new commune of Val-d'Étangson.
Évaillé became the main administrative center. This means that important local government offices are located there. Sainte-Osmane is also an important part of the new commune. It is home to the historic church of Sainte-Osmane, which you can see in the picture.
Quick Facts About Val-d'Étangson
Val-d'Étangson covers an area of about 31.31 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a medium-sized city park. In 2017, the commune had a population of 528 people. This makes it a small, close-knit community.
The land in Val-d'Étangson varies in height. The lowest point is 94 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 167 meters. This means there are some gentle hills and valleys in the area.
The local government is led by a mayor. As of 2019-2020, the mayor was Patrick Grémillon. The mayor helps manage the commune and make decisions for its residents.
