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Bromont-Lamothe
The Sioule Viaduct in Bromont-Lamothe
The Sioule Viaduct in Bromont-Lamothe
Coat of arms of Bromont-Lamothe
Coat of arms
Bromont-Lamothe is located in France
Bromont-Lamothe
Bromont-Lamothe
Location in France
Bromont-Lamothe is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bromont-Lamothe
Bromont-Lamothe
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Puy-de-Dôme
Arrondissement Riom
Canton Saint-Ours
Intercommunality Pontgibaud Sioule et Volcans
Area
1
38.07 km2 (14.70 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
982
 • Density 25.795/km2 (66.81/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
63055 /63230
Elevation 574–906 m (1,883–2,972 ft)
(avg. 774 m or 2,539 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Bromont-Lamothe is a small commune located in central France. It is part of the Puy-de-Dôme department. This area is found within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

A commune is like a local town or village area. It has its own local government. Bromont-Lamothe is a quiet place. It has a population of about 982 people. This number was recorded in January 2019. The commune covers an area of about 38 square kilometers.

Exploring Bromont-Lamothe's Location

Bromont-Lamothe is situated in a beautiful part of France. It is known for its natural surroundings. The commune's elevation changes quite a bit.

Highs and Lows of the Land

The lowest point in Bromont-Lamothe is 574 meters above sea level. This is like being at the bottom of a valley. The highest point reaches 906 meters. This means there are hills or small mountains. The average elevation is around 774 meters.

The Sioule Viaduct

One important landmark in Bromont-Lamothe is the Sioule Viaduct. A viaduct is a long bridge. It carries a road or railway over a valley or river. The Sioule Viaduct is a notable structure in the area. It helps connect different parts of the region.

A89 - Viaduc de la Sioule -1
The Sioule Viaduct, an important landmark in Bromont-Lamothe.

How Bromont-Lamothe is Governed

Every commune in France has a local government. This government helps manage the daily life of its citizens. Bromont-Lamothe is no different.

The Mayor and Local Council

The head of the commune is called the Mayor. The mayor is elected by the people. They work with a local council. This council makes decisions for the community. Jean-Claude Grange was the mayor of Bromont-Lamothe. He served from 2014 to 2020.

Working with Other Communes

Bromont-Lamothe also works with nearby communes. This is called "intercommunality." They form groups to share services. For Bromont-Lamothe, this group is called Pontgibaud Sioule et Volcans. This helps them manage things like waste or public transport more easily.

Quick Facts About Bromont-Lamothe

  • Department: Puy-de-Dôme
  • Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Country: France
  • Population (2019): 982 people
  • Area: 38.07 square kilometers
  • Postal Code: 63230
  • INSEE Code: 63055 (This is a special code for French communes)
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