Laval is a commune and the prefecture of the French department of Mayenne. The people that live there are called Lavallois.
Laval | |
|---|---|
Prefecture and commune | |
 The castle overlooking the town and the river Mayenne. | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
Location of Laval  | |
  Laval  Laval | |
| Coordinates: 48°04′24″N 0°46′08″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Mayenne |
| Arrondissement | Laval |
| Canton | 3 cantons |
| Intercommunality | CA Laval |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2012–2014) | François Zocchetto (UDI) |
| Area 1 | 34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 115.7 km2 (44.7 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 771.09 km2 (297.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | 51,182 |
| • Rank | 119th in France |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
| • Urban (2009) | 67,671 |
| • Urban density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| • Metro (2009) | 119,475 |
| • Metro density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 53130 /53000 |
| Elevation | 42–122 m (138–400 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
History
Laval is a medieval city and was first mentioned during the 11th century.
Education
Sister cities
Laval is twinned with:
Boston, United Kingdom, since 1958
Modesto, USA
Chalkidiki, Greece.
Gandia, Spain, since 1978
Garango, Burkina Faso
Laval, Canada
Mettmann, Germany, since 1974
Vătava, Romania, since 1990
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