La Chabanne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Chabanne
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The interior of the church in La Chabanne
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 La Chabanne
Location in France
La Chabanne
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Vichy |
| Canton | Lapalisse |
| Intercommunality | Vichy Communauté |
| Area
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20 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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179 |
| • Density | 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03050 /03250
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| Elevation | 514–1,040 m (1,686–3,412 ft) (avg. 680 m or 2,230 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Chabanne is a small commune located in the heart of France. It is part of the Allier department. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. In January 2019, about 179 people lived in La Chabanne.
About La Chabanne
La Chabanne is found in the Auvergne region of central France. It is a quiet place, typical of many small French villages. The commune is part of the Vichy arrondissement. This means it is in a larger administrative area.
Geography and Landscape
La Chabanne covers an area of about 20 square kilometers (about 7.7 square miles). The land here varies quite a bit. The lowest point is 514 meters (1,686 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 1,040 meters (3,412 feet). The average elevation is around 680 meters (2,231 feet). This shows that La Chabanne is in a hilly or mountainous area.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, La Chabanne has its own local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of La Chabanne was Jean Marc Bourel. The commune is also part of a group called Vichy Communauté. This group helps different communes work together on shared services. These services might include things like waste management or public transport.
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