Loriges facts for kids
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Loriges
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 Loriges
Location in France
Loriges
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Moulins |
| Canton | Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule |
| Intercommunality | Pays Saint-Pourcinois |
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9.48 km2 (3.66 sq mi) |
| Population
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311 |
| • Density | 32.81/km2 (84.97/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03148 /03500
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| Elevation | 240–284 m (787–932 ft) (avg. 266 m or 873 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Loriges is a small commune in central France. It is located in the Allier department. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government.
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About Loriges
Loriges is a quiet place with a small population. In 2008, about 311 people lived there. The commune covers an area of 9.48 square kilometers. This is about 3.66 square miles.
Where is Loriges?
Loriges is found in the Allier department. This department is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central France. The nearest large town is Moulins.
How High is Loriges?
The land in Loriges is not completely flat. Its highest point is 284 meters (932 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 240 meters (787 feet). The average height is around 266 meters (873 feet).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Loriges has its own local government. This government helps manage the daily life of the community.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor is the main leader of the commune. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Loriges was Henri Marchand. The mayor works with a local council. They make decisions for the people of Loriges.
What is an Intercommunality?
Loriges is part of something called "Pays Saint-Pourcinois." This is an "intercommunality." It means Loriges works together with nearby communes. They share services like waste collection or public transport. This helps smaller towns work more efficiently.
See also
In Spanish: Loriges para niños
