Bessay-sur-Allier facts for kids
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Bessay-sur-Allier
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The church of Saint-Martin in Bessay-sur-Allier
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 Bessay-sur-Allier
Location in France
Bessay-sur-Allier
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Moulins | |
| Canton | Moulins-2 | |
| Intercommunality | Moulins | |
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34.6 km2 (13.4 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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1,328 | |
| • Density | 38.38/km2 (99.41/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03025 /03340
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| Elevation | 209–271 m (686–889 ft) (avg. 220 m or 720 ft) |
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| Website | mairie-bessay-sur-allier.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Bessay-sur-Allier is a French commune. This means it is a local area with its own government. It is located in the Allier department. A department is like a county or a larger region. Bessay-sur-Allier is in the center of France.
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About Bessay-sur-Allier
Bessay-sur-Allier is a small town in France. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. The town is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This region is famous for its beautiful landscapes and history.
Where is Bessay-sur-Allier?
The commune is in the Allier department. This department is in the middle of France. It is part of the Moulins arrondissement. An arrondissement is a smaller administrative area within a department.
Local Government
Bessay-sur-Allier is also part of the Moulins-2 canton. A canton is another type of administrative division. It helps organize elections and local services. The mayor of Bessay-sur-Allier is Michel Simon. He was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020. The mayor helps manage the town.
How Many People Live There?
As of January 2019, about 1,328 people lived in Bessay-sur-Allier. The number of people living in a commune is called its population. This information is gathered by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies.
Size and Location
The commune covers an area of about 34.6 square kilometers. This is roughly 13.4 square miles. The town sits at an elevation of about 220 meters above sea level. This is about 722 feet. The lowest point is 209 meters and the highest is 271 meters.
What to See
The church of Saint-Martin is a notable building in Bessay-sur-Allier. It is a historic church. You can see a picture of it in the infobox at the top of this page.
See also
In Spanish: Bessay-sur-Allier para niños
