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La Roche-sur-Yon is a town located in the Vendée department in western France. It is the prefecture (administrative center) of the Vendée region.
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Place details
- Locality
- La Roche-sur-Yon
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Country
- France
- Population
- 59,410
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La Roche-sur-Yon ( pronounced [la ʁɔʃ syʁ jɔ̃]) is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France. It is the capital of the department. The demonym for its inhabitants is Yonnais.
Known for its historical significance and cultural heritage, La Roche-sur-Yon also houses a wide range of educational institutions, from primary schools to higher education establishments.