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Boucé
The church of Notre-Dame in Boucé
The church of Notre-Dame in Boucé
Boucé is located in France
Boucé
Boucé
Location in France
Boucé is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Boucé
Boucé
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Allier
Arrondissement Vichy
Canton Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule
Intercommunality Varennes Forterre
Area
1
21.68 km2 (8.37 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
496
 • Density 22.878/km2 (59.25/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03034 /03150
Elevation 246–310 m (807–1,017 ft)
(avg. 265 m or 869 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Boucé is a small French commune. It is located in the Allier department. This area is in the center of France.

What is Boucé?

Boucé is a type of local area in France. These areas are called communes. Think of it like a town or a small district.

Where is Boucé Located?

Boucé is found in the Auvergne region of France. It is part of the Allier department. The closest large city is Vichy.

The commune sits at an average height of 265 meters. This is about 869 feet above sea level. The lowest point is 246 meters. The highest point is 310 meters.

Boucé covers an area of 21.68 square kilometers. This is about 8.37 square miles.

Who Leads Boucé?

A person called a mayor leads each commune. The mayor of Boucé is Roselyne Gourdon. She was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020.

The commune also works with other nearby towns. This group is called Varennes Forterre. They work together on local projects.

How Many People Live Here?

In January 2019, about 496 people lived in Boucé. This makes it a very small community. The number of people living in a place is called its population.

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