Le Breuil, Allier facts for kids
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Le Breuil
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The town hall in Le Breuil
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 Le Breuil
Location in France
Le Breuil
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Vichy | |
| Canton | Lapalisse | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Lapalisse | |
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34.55 km2 (13.34 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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530 | |
| • Density | 15.34/km2 (39.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03042 /03120
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| Elevation | 290–510 m (950–1,670 ft) (avg. 347 m or 1,138 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 Breuil is a small commune located in the center of France. It is part of the Allier department, which is found in the Auvergne region. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government.
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About Le Breuil
Le Breuil is a French commune, which means it is a local administrative area. It is situated in the Allier department. This department is known for its green landscapes and quiet towns. The commune is also part of the Vichy arrondissement and the Lapalisse canton, which are larger administrative divisions in France.
Geography of Le Breuil
Le Breuil is located in the central part of France. Its exact position can be found using its coordinates: 46.1839 degrees North and 3.6592 degrees East. The commune covers an area of about 34.55 square kilometers (which is about 13.34 square miles).
Elevation and Landscape
The land in Le Breuil varies in height. The lowest point in the commune is 290 meters (about 951 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 510 meters (about 1,673 feet). The average elevation is around 347 meters (about 1,138 feet). This difference in height means the area has a varied landscape, with some flatter parts and some higher, hillier areas.
Population of Le Breuil
As of January 2019, Le Breuil had a population of 530 people. This makes it a small commune. The population figures are collected by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) in France.
Local Government in Le Breuil
Like all communes in France, Le Breuil has its own local government. This government is responsible for managing local services and making decisions for the community.
The Mayor of Le Breuil
The head of the local government in Le Breuil is the mayor. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor was Jacky Perrot. The mayor is an important leader who helps run the commune and represents its people. Le Breuil is also part of a larger group of communes called "Pays de Lapalisse," which helps different towns work together on shared projects.
