La Celle, Allier facts for kids
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La Celle
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 La Celle
Location in France
La Celle
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Montluçon |
| Canton | Montluçon-3 |
| Intercommunality | Commentry–Néris-les-Bains |
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31.2 km2 (12.0 sq mi) |
| Population
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422 |
| • Density | 13.53/km2 (35.03/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03047 /03600
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| Elevation | 390–645 m (1,280–2,116 ft) (avg. 500 m or 1,600 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Celle is a small place in the center of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a small town or village. You can find La Celle in the Allier department.
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Discovering La Celle
La Celle is a quiet commune located in the Auvergne region of central France. It's part of the Allier department. Think of a department as a county, and a region as a larger area made up of several departments.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It's like a town or village with its own local council and mayor. La Celle is one of many communes across France.
Where is La Celle Located?
La Celle is situated in the Montluçon arrondissement. An arrondissement is a smaller area within a department. The commune is also part of the Montluçon-3 canton. A canton is a group of communes that are put together for elections.
Geography and Landscape
The land in La Celle is quite varied. The lowest point is about 390 meters (1,280 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 645 meters (2,116 feet). The average elevation is around 500 meters (1,640 feet). This means the area has hills and valleys. The total area of La Celle is about 31.2 square kilometers (12 square miles).
People of La Celle
As of 2012, about 422 people lived in La Celle. This makes it a small community. The people who live in a commune are called its inhabitants.
Local Government
The mayor of La Celle is Elise Boulon. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are in charge of running the commune and making decisions for its residents. Elise Boulon served as mayor from 2014 to 2020. La Celle also works with nearby communes in a group called Commentry–Néris-les-Bains. This helps them share resources and services.
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See also
In Spanish: La Celle (Allier) para niños
