Chamalières facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chamalières
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 Chamalières
Location in France
Chamalières
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Puy-de-Dôme | |
| Arrondissement | Clermont-Ferrand | |
| Canton | Chamalières | |
| Intercommunality | Clermont Auvergne Métropole | |
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3.77 km2 (1.46 sq mi) | |
| Population
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17,276 | |
| • Density | 4,582/km2 (11,869/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
63075 /63400
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| Elevation | 385–582 m (1,263–1,909 ft) (avg. 415 m or 1,362 ft) |
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Chamalières (in Auvergnat language: Chamalèira) is a town in central France. It is located in the Puy-de-Dôme area, which is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
This town is the third largest in its department. It is about 240 kilometers (150 miles) away from the big city of Lyon.
About Chamalières
Chamalières is known as a commune in France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a city or town. It has its own mayor and local council.
Location and Size
Chamalières is in the middle of France. It covers an area of about 3.77 square kilometers. The town is located at an elevation of about 415 meters above sea level. Its lowest point is 385 meters, and its highest point is 582 meters.
Population
As of January 2019, about 17,276 people lived in Chamalières. This makes it one of the more populated towns in the Puy-de-Dôme department.
Local Government
The town of Chamalières is part of the Clermont Auvergne Métropole. This is a group of communes that work together. They share services and make decisions for the larger area.
The mayor of Chamalières is Louis Giscard d'Estaing. He was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020. The mayor helps lead the town and its local government.
