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Chamalières
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Chamalières
Coat of arms
Chamalières is located in France
Chamalières
Chamalières
Location in France
Chamalières is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chamalières
Chamalières
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Puy-de-Dôme
Arrondissement Clermont-Ferrand
Canton Chamalières
Intercommunality Clermont Auvergne Métropole
Area
1
3.77 km2 (1.46 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
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
Elevation 385–582 m (1,263–1,909 ft)
(avg. 415 m or 1,362 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

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.

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