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Bressolles
An aerial view of Bressolles
An aerial view of Bressolles
Coat of arms of Bressolles
Coat of arms
Bressolles is located in France
Bressolles
Bressolles
Location in France
Bressolles is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bressolles
Bressolles
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Allier
Arrondissement Moulins
Canton Souvigny
Intercommunality Moulins Communauté
Area
1
23.38 km2 (9.03 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
1,126
 • Density 48.16/km2 (124.74/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03040 /03000
Elevation 203–292 m (666–958 ft)
(avg. 225 m or 738 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Bressolles is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is part of the Allier department.

Discovering Bressolles

Bressolles is a charming commune in the heart of France. It is home to about 1,126 people, as counted in January 2019. The commune covers an area of 23.38 square kilometers.

Where is Bressolles?

Bressolles is found in the Auvergne region of France. It is part of the Allier department. The closest large city is Moulins. Bressolles is located in the central part of France.

What is a French Commune?

In France, a commune is like a local government area. It is the smallest division of land for local rule. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services. Bressolles is one of many communes in France.

Who Leads Bressolles?

The leader of Bressolles is called the mayor. The mayor works with a local council. They make decisions for the people living in the commune. René Martin was the mayor of Bressolles from 2014 to 2020. The mayor helps the community run smoothly.

Geography of Bressolles

Bressolles is located at an elevation of about 225 meters (738 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 203 meters (666 feet). The highest point is 292 meters (958 feet). This shows that the land in Bressolles has some gentle hills.

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