Sarthe
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Sarthe is a department within the Pays de la Loire region in France, historically part of the province of Maine. Named after the Sarthe River, it experienced growth with the arrival of railways in 1854 and a TGV connection in 1989. Le Mans serves as the prefecture and most populous commune.
Statistics
Area
6,206.00 km²
Population
566,733