Buxières-les-Mines facts for kids
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Buxières-les-Mines
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The road into Buxières-les-Mines
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 Buxières-les-Mines
Location in France
Buxières-les-Mines
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Moulins |
| Canton | Bourbon-l'Archambault |
| Intercommunality | Bocage Bourbonnais |
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46.95 km2 (18.13 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,004 |
| • Density | 21.384/km2 (55.39/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03046 /03440
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| Elevation | 239–391 m (784–1,283 ft) (avg. 290 m or 950 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Buxières-les-Mines is a small town, also called a commune, located in central France. It is part of the Allier department. The name "les-Mines" means "the mines," which tells us something important about its past.
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What is Buxières-les-Mines Like?
Buxières-les-Mines is a quiet place with a rich history. It is known for its connection to mining, especially coal mining, which was very important for the area a long time ago. Today, it is a peaceful community.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Buxières-les-Mines has changed over the years. Here's a look at its population:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 1,661 | — |
| 1975 | 1,379 | −2.62% |
| 1982 | 1,380 | +0.01% |
| 1990 | 1,241 | −1.32% |
| 1999 | 1,180 | −0.56% |
| 2007 | 1,079 | −1.11% |
| 2012 | 1,050 | −0.54% |
| 2017 | 1,058 | +0.15% |
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As you can see, the population was higher in the past, especially in 1968. This change often happens in towns where industries, like mining, become less active.
Transport and Mines
For many years, Buxières-les-Mines had a railway that was very important. The railway station, called Gare de Chavenon, was in the nearby town of Chavenon. This railway was mainly used to transport coal from the mines in Buxières-les-Mines to other places. It helped the town's economy grow by moving the valuable coal.
Famous People from Buxières-les-Mines
- One well-known person born in Buxières-les-Mines was Louis Ganne. He was a famous French composer and conductor. A composer writes music, and a conductor leads an orchestra or choir. Louis Ganne created many beautiful pieces of music during his life.
