Overview

La Bazouge-des-Alleux is a commune in the northwest of France, located in the Mayenne department within the region of Pays de la Loire. Administratively it is one of many small communes that make up rural France; its population was recorded as 262 people in 1999. The settlement exemplifies the low-density villages found across the department of Mayenne and the broader French countryside.

Geography and administration

The commune occupies a primarily agricultural landscape typical of the area, with a village core surrounded by fields and hedgerows. As a French commune it has a municipal council and mayor, and it performs local government functions such as civil registration and basic services. For official data and local administrative matters one would consult the commune's mairie or national statistical sources; see the local commune entry for formal records.

Demographics and community

With a small population the community life of La Bazouge-des-Alleux tends to be close-knit. The 1999 census figure of 262 residents indicates a sparsely populated settlement where households are often engaged in farming or commute to nearby towns for work. More recent censuses may show modest change, reflecting rural demographic trends in France.

History and heritage

Like many communes in Mayenne, La Bazouge-des-Alleux has roots that extend through medieval and modern periods, with a local built heritage that may include a parish church, farmsteads and traditional stone or rendered houses. The history of such communes is tied to agricultural development, parish organization, and the administrative reforms that created the modern commune system after the French Revolution.

Economy and daily life

The local economy is predominantly agricultural, supplemented by small businesses and services that meet residents' daily needs. Community events, local associations and municipal initiatives play an important role in social life. For visitors, the area offers a picture of rural France and access to regional attractions in France.

Notable facts and context

  • La Bazouge-des-Alleux is an example of the thousands of small French communes that form the base level of local government.
  • Population figures such as the 1999 count are useful reference points but should be checked against recent census data for current numbers.
  • Further information is typically available via the commune office, departmental services, or national statistical agencies.

Readers seeking maps, up-to-date population statistics, or administrative contacts can consult official sources and local publications for the most current details. The commune's rural character and administrative role are representative of many small settlements in the Mayenne department and the Pays de la Loire region.