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Vallons-de-l'Erdre
Saonioù-an-Erzh (Breton)
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 Vallons-de-l'Erdre
Location in France
Vallons-de-l'Erdre
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Loire-Atlantique |
| Arrondissement | Châteaubriant-Ancenis |
| Canton | Ancenis-Saint-Géréon |
| Intercommunality | Pays d'Ancenis |
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189.21 km2 (73.05 sq mi) |
| Population
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6,559 |
| • Density | 34.665/km2 (89.782/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
44180 /44540
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Vallons-de-l'Erdre is a town, also called a commune, located in western France. It is part of the department of Loire-Atlantique. The name "Vallons-de-l'Erdre" means "Valleys of the Erdre," referring to the Erdre River.
This town was created quite recently, on January 1, 2018. It was formed by joining together several smaller towns. The main town, or "seat," of Vallons-de-l'Erdre is Saint-Mars-la-Jaille.
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What is Vallons-de-l'Erdre?
Vallons-de-l'Erdre is a new and growing commune in France. When it was created, it brought together six smaller towns. These towns decided to merge to work together. This helps them share resources and manage their area better.
How the Town Was Formed
Before 2018, Vallons-de-l'Erdre did not exist as one big town. Instead, there were six separate communes. These were:
- Saint-Mars-la-Jaille (which is now the main part)
- Bonnœuvre
- Freigné (which used to be in a different department called Maine-et-Loire)
- Maumusson
- Saint-Sulpice-des-Landes
- Vritz
By joining together, these towns became one larger municipality. This is a common way for smaller communities in France to grow.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Vallons-de-l'Erdre has changed over the years. In 2021, about 6,559 people lived in the commune.
Population Changes Over Time
Looking back, the population has stayed fairly stable.
- In 1968, there were around 6,444 residents.
- By 1999, the number was about 5,900.
- More recently, in 2017, the population was close to 6,556 people.
This shows that the area has kept a similar number of residents for many decades.
See Also
In Spanish: Vallons-de-l'Erdre para niños
