Craon, Mayenne

Craon is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.

Craon
The church of Saint-Nicolas, seen beyond the water from Mûrier
Coat of arms
Location of Craon
Craon
Craon
Coordinates: 47°50′56″N 0°56′55″W
CountryFrance
RegionPays de la Loire
DepartmentMayenne
ArrondissementChâteau-Gontier
CantonChâteau-Gontier
Government
  Mayor (20012008) Paul Chaineau
Area
1
24.56 km2 (9.48 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)[1]
4,507
  Density180/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
53084 /53400
Elevation32–83 m (105–272 ft)
(avg. 40 m or 130 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

The Oudon River flows through the middle of the commune and through the town of Craon.

Monuments

Craon is home to the Castle Craon.

See also



  1. "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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