Illiat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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The church of Illiat
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 Illiat
Location in France
Illiat
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| Canton | Thoissey |
| Intercommunality | Val-de-Saône Chalaronne |
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20.37 km2 (7.86 sq mi) |
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544 |
| • Density | 26.706/km2 (69.17/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
01188 /01140
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| Elevation | 190–257 m (623–843 ft) (avg. 241 m or 791 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Illiat is a small commune in eastern France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is located in the Ain department, which is part of the region called Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
About Illiat
Illiat is a quiet place with a small population. In 2008, about 544 people lived there. It covers an area of about 20.37 square kilometers (around 7.87 square miles).
Location and Geography
Illiat is found in the eastern part of France. Its exact location can be described by its coordinates: 46.1911 degrees north and 4.8892 degrees east. The land in Illiat is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 190 meters (about 623 feet) to 257 meters (about 843 feet). The average elevation is around 241 meters (about 791 feet).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Illiat has its own local government. The head of the commune is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Illiat was Bernard Litaudon. The mayor helps manage the daily life and services for the people living in the commune.
Illiat is part of a larger area called the arrondissement of Bourg-en-Bresse. It also belongs to the canton of Thoissey. These are ways that France organizes its different regions for administrative purposes.
What to See
One of the important buildings in Illiat is its church. The church of Illiat, shown in the picture, is a central part of the community. Many French villages have beautiful old churches that are important landmarks.
