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Le Montet
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 Le Montet
Location in France
Le Montet
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Moulins | |
| Canton | Le Montet | |
| Intercommunality | Bocage Sud | |
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1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi) | |
| Population
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511 | |
| • Density | 288.7/km2 (747.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03183 /03240
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| Elevation | 423–486 m (1,388–1,594 ft) (avg. 500 m or 1,600 ft) |
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Le Montet is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the central part of France. It is found within the Allier department. This area is known for its beautiful countryside.
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What is Le Montet?
Le Montet is a commune, which is like a local administrative area or a small town in France. It is part of the Allier department. This department is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central France.
Where is Le Montet located?
Le Montet is situated in the Moulins arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France, similar to a district. The town is also the main center of its own canton, which is another local administrative area.
How high is Le Montet?
The town of Le Montet sits at an average height of about 500 meters (around 1,640 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 423 meters (1,388 feet), and its highest point reaches 486 meters (1,594 feet).
How many people live there?
As of 2008, Le Montet had a population of 511 people. The commune covers a small area of 1.77 square kilometers (about 0.68 square miles).
Who leads Le Montet?
Like all communes in France, Le Montet has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor is responsible for managing the town's services and representing its people.
Who is the mayor?
From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Le Montet was Jean-Pierre Jeudy. Mayors are elected by the people living in the commune to serve a specific term.
What is intercommunality?
Le Montet is part of a group called "Bocage Sud." This is an example of "intercommunality," where several communes work together on shared projects. They might cooperate on things like waste management, public transport, or economic development. This helps smaller towns share resources and achieve more together.
More about Le Montet
Le Montet has a postal code of 03240. Every commune in France also has a unique INSEE code, which for Le Montet is 03183. These codes help identify specific locations for official purposes.
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The official coat of arms for Le Montet.
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