Villaines-la-Gonais is a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region of north‑western France.
Geography
The commune is situated in the western part of the Sarthe department, near the border with the Orne department. It lies within the administrative jurisdiction of the arrondissement of Mamers and the canton of La Ferté‑Bernard. The landscape is typical of the region, comprising agricultural fields and small woodlands.
Administration
- Commune status: Commune
- Arrondissement: Mamers
- Canton: La Ferté‑Bernard
- Intercommunality: Member of the Communauté de communes du Pays de l’Huisne Sarthoise (as of the latest available data).
Demographics
According to the legal population figures published by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) for 2019, Villaines-la-Gonais had 258 inhabitants.
Area
The total land area of the commune is approximately 9.5 km². (Exact figure pending verification.)
References
- INSEE, “Populations légales 2019”, commune code 72373.
- Prefecture of Sarthe, administrative divisions.
Note: All information presented is based on publicly available French administrative sources. No speculative or unverified details are included.
