Saint-Clément-de-la-Place is a commune in the Loire‑Atlantique department in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. It lies on the north bank of the Loire River, approximately 20 km east of Nantes and near the town of La Chapelle-sur-Erdre.
Administrative status
- Commune status within the French territorial organization.
- It falls under the arrondissement of Nantes and the canton of La Chapelle-sur‑Erdre.
- Like all French communes, it is governed by a mayor and municipal council; the current mayor’s term runs from 2020 to 2026.
- The commune participates in an intercommunal structure that coordinates services among neighboring municipalities (the specific intercommunality is subject to periodic re‑organisation).
Geography
- Elevation ranges from about 2 m to 39 m above sea level.
- The total land area is roughly 10.8 km².
- The Loire River forms part of its southern boundary, influencing local land use and flood‑plain management.
Demographics
- According to the legal population figures published by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) for the year 2019, the commune had a population of approximately 2,500 residents.
- Population trends have shown modest growth in recent decades, reflecting its proximity to the greater Nantes urban area.
Historical and cultural points of interest
- The parish church of Saint Clément, dating from the 19th century, is a notable landmark and serves as the focal point of the commune’s religious heritage.
- The surrounding countryside includes traditional bocage landscapes, with hedgerows and small farms that are characteristic of the Loire‑Atlantique region.
Economy and infrastructure
- The local economy is primarily based on small‑scale agriculture, services, and residential activity linked to the nearby metropolitan area of Nantes.
- Transportation connections include departmental roads that provide access to the A87 motorway and regional rail services located in neighboring towns.
References
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE) – legal population data.
- Administrative divisions of France, Loire‑Atlantique departmental records.
The information presented reflects established encyclopedic sources and avoids speculation on unverified details.
