Dompierre-sur-Besbre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dompierre-sur-Besbre
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The main road in Dompierre-sur-Besbre
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 Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Location in France
Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Moulins | |
| Canton | Dompierre-sur-Besbre | |
| Intercommunality | Val de Besbre Sologne Bourbonnaise | |
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45.63 km2 (17.62 sq mi) | |
| Population
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3,032 | |
| • Density | 66.448/km2 (172.10/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03102 /03290
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| Elevation | 207–271 m (679–889 ft) (avg. 216 m or 709 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Dompierre-sur-Besbre is a small town in the center of France. It is known as a French commune. This means it is a local government area, like a city or town. Dompierre-sur-Besbre is located in the Allier department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area in France.
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Where is Dompierre-sur-Besbre?
Dompierre-sur-Besbre is in the Auvergne region of France. This region is famous for its beautiful natural areas. The town is also part of the Allier department. The Allier department is named after the Allier River.
Geography and Nature
The town is situated along the Besbre River. This river is a branch of the larger Loire River. The area around Dompierre-sur-Besbre is mostly flat. It has some small hills. The lowest point in the commune is 207 meters (679 feet) above sea level. The highest point is 271 meters (889 feet). The total area of the commune is about 45.63 square kilometers (17.62 square miles).
People and Life in Dompierre
As of January 2019, about 3,032 people live in Dompierre-sur-Besbre. The people who live in a commune are called its "population." This number changes over time.
Local Government
Like all French communes, Dompierre-sur-Besbre has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor was Pascal Vernisse. The mayor helps manage the town's services. These services include things like schools, roads, and local events. The commune is also part of a larger group of towns. This group is called "Val de Besbre Sologne Bourbonnaise." They work together on bigger projects.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a city or town. There are thousands of communes across France. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They make decisions for their local area.
