Sillé-le-Philippe
A community guide to Sillé-le-Philippe in Pays de la Loire, la France.
- Population
- 901 residents
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 48.1079, 0.3517
History
The history of Sillé-le-Philippe is bound up with the broader story of Pays de la Loire. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Sillé-le-Philippe has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
Sillé-le-Philippe is a populated place in Pays de la Loire, la France. The community supports 901 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Pays de la Loire. Its position within the broader regional network gives Sillé-le-Philippe a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Sillé-le-Philippe sits at approximate coordinates 48.1079 latitude and 0.3517 longitude within Pays de la Loire. The terrain and natural features around Sillé-le-Philippe reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Pays de la Loire road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Sillé-le-Philippe reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Pays de la Loire. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Pays de la Loire and la France. Businesses based in Sillé-le-Philippe draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.