Le Brethon facts for kids
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Le Brethon
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 Le Brethon
Location in France
Le Brethon
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Montluçon | |
| Canton | Huriel | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Tronçais | |
| Area
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44.61 km2 (17.22 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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319 | |
| • Density | 7.151/km2 (18.521/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03041 /03350
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| Elevation | 198–383 m (650–1,257 ft) (avg. 350 m or 1,150 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. | ||
Le Brethon is a small town or village, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is part of the Allier department, which is like a county or region in other countries. Le Brethon is known for its quiet, rural setting.
Geography of Le Brethon
Le Brethon is found in the Auvergne region of France. It is part of the Montluçon area. The town is located in a lovely natural setting.
Elevation and Area
The land in Le Brethon is quite varied. The lowest point is about 198 meters (650 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches about 383 meters (1,257 feet). The average elevation of the town is around 350 meters (1,148 feet). The total area of Le Brethon is 44.61 square kilometers (about 17.22 square miles). This makes it a moderately sized commune in terms of land area.
People and Government
As of January 2019, Le Brethon had a population of 319 people. This means it is a small community.
Local Leadership
The mayor of Le Brethon is Olivier Laraize. He was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020. The mayor is in charge of running the local government and making decisions for the community. Le Brethon is also part of an intercommunality group called Pays de Tronçais. This group helps different communes work together on shared projects and services.
