Overview
Gennes-sur-Glaize was a small French commune located in the department of Mayenne, within the region of Pays de la Loire in northwestern France. At the time of the 1999 census it had 790 inhabitants; more recent population figures are reported under the successor commune created in 2019.
Administrative status and merger
On 1 January 2019 Gennes-sur-Glaize ceased to exist as an independent commune when it was merged with the neighboring commune of Longuefuye to form Gennes-Longuefuye. Such mergers are part of a broader pattern in France in which small communes join to pool resources, simplify administration and improve delivery of local services.
Characteristics
Like many small rural communes in Mayenne, Gennes-sur-Glaize was characterized by low population density, agricultural land use and small village settlements. Typical local institutions for communes of this size included a town hall (mairie), a parish church or chapel, and communal amenities that serve surrounding hamlets.
Local economy and landscape
The local economy in areas like Gennes-sur-Glaize is generally centered on agriculture, livestock and small-scale local businesses. The landscape of the Mayenne department is largely pastoral with rolling fields, hedgerows and small waterways that have shaped settlement patterns over centuries.
Significance and practical notes
- Historical and statistical records for Gennes-sur-Glaize up to 2018 remain relevant for local history and genealogy.
- From 2019 onward, administrative, demographic and postal information is found under the name Gennes-Longuefuye.
- Researchers seeking further details can consult departmental archives or regional resources for Pays de la Loire.