Laval (Mayenne)

commune in Mayenne, France
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Laval is a commune and the prefecture of the French department of Mayenne. The people that live there are called Lavallois.

Laval
The castle overlooking the town and the river Mayenne.
The castle overlooking the town and the river Mayenne.
Coat of arms of Laval
Location of Laval
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Laval is located in France
Laval
Laval
Laval is located in Pays de la Loire
Laval
Laval
Coordinates: 48°04′24″N 0°46′08″W / 48.0733°N 0.7689°W / 48.0733; -0.7689
CountryFrance
RegionPays de la Loire
DepartmentMayenne
ArrondissementLaval
Canton3 cantons
IntercommunalityCA Laval
Government
 • Mayor (2012–2014) François Zocchetto (UDI)
Area
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34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
 • Urban
115.7 km2 (44.7 sq mi)
 • Metro
771.09 km2 (297.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
51,182
 • Rank119th in France
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
 • Urban
 (2009)
67,671
 • Urban density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
 • Metro
 (2009)
119,475
 • Metro density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
53130 /53000
Elevation42–122 m (138–400 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

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Laval is a medieval city and was first mentioned during the 11th century.

Education

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Sister cities

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Laval is twinned with: