Saint-Laurent-des-Mortiers is a former commune in the Mayenne department, located in the Pays de la Loire region of north‑western France. It was administratively part of the arrondissement of Mayenne and belonged to a local canton within the department.
Administrative status
The locality ceased to exist as an independent commune following a municipal merger that took effect on 1 January 2019. After the merger, its territory became part of a newly created commune (the name of the new entity is recorded in official French territorial‑reform documents).
Geography
- Department: Mayenne (department number 53)
- Region: Pays de la Loire
- INSEE code: 53227 (former)
- Postal code: 53170 (former)
Demographics
Population figures recorded in the most recent censuses prior to the merger indicated that Saint‑Laurent‑des‑Mortiers was a small rural settlement, with a population of several hundred inhabitants. Exact numbers for the final census are available from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE).
Historical context
The name “Saint‑Laurent‑des‑Mortiers” combines a dedication to Saint Laurent (a Christian martyr) with the French term “mortier,” historically referring to a pot or bowl and, in toponymy, often indicating a locality associated with pottery or a particular landscape feature.
Current relevance
While the former commune no longer exists as an administrative unit, the locality retains its historical identity and may continue to be referenced in cultural, genealogical, or local‑heritage contexts.
All information presented is based on established French administrative records and recognized geographical sources.
