Saint-Herblain
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The church of Saint-Hermeland, in Saint-Herblain | ||
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  Saint-Herblain | ||
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Location within Pays de la Loire region  Saint-Herblain | ||
| Coordinates: 47°12′44″N 1°38′59″W / 47.2122°N 1.6497°WCoordinates: 47°12′44″N 1°38′59″W / 47.2122°N 1.6497°W | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Loire-Atlantique | |
| Arrondissement | Nantes | |
| Canton | Saint-Herblain-Est, Saint-Herblain-Ouest-Indre | |
| Intercommunality | Urban Community of Nantes | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2014–2020) | Bertrand Affilé | |
| Area1 | 30.02 km2 (11.59 sq mi) | |
| Population (1999)2 | 43,726 | |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 44162 / 44800 | |
| Elevation | 1–64 m (3.3–210.0 ft) | |
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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. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
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Saint-Herblain (Breton: Sant-Ervlan) is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.
It is the largest suburb of the city of Nantes, and lies adjacent to its west side.
Breton language
In 2008, 0,36% of the children attended the bilingual schools in primary education. The school network in Breton Diwan has opened a college in Saint-Herblain, the first in the area.
Transport
The Gare de Basse-Indre-Saint-Herblain railway station is served by regional trains between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire.
Twin cities
Saint-Herblain has town twinning and cooperation agreements with:
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See also
References
External links
- Official Web site (French)
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