Louchy-Montfand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Louchy-Montfand
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Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Allier |
Arrondissement | Moulins |
Canton | Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule |
Intercommunality | Pays Saint-Pourcinois |
Area
1
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5.33 km2 (2.06 sq mi) |
Population
(2008)
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453 |
• Density | 84.99/km2 (220.1/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code |
03149 /03500
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Elevation | 241–342 m (791–1,122 ft) (avg. 270 m or 890 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Louchy-Montfand is a small village and local government area, known as a commune, in central France. It is located in the Allier department, which is like a county or province. This charming commune is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. Think of it as a local town or village with its own government. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that makes decisions for the people living there. Louchy-Montfand is one of many communes that make up France.
Where is Louchy-Montfand?
Louchy-Montfand is found in the central part of France. It is in the Allier department, which is known for its beautiful countryside and historic towns. The commune is part of the Moulins arrondissement and the Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule canton. These are larger administrative areas that help organize the different communes.
Facts and Figures
Louchy-Montfand is a small commune with a quiet atmosphere.
- Area: It covers an area of about 5.33 square kilometers (around 2 square miles).
- Population: In 2008, about 453 people lived in Louchy-Montfand. The population of small communes can change over time.
- Elevation: The land in Louchy-Montfand is mostly flat, but it does have some gentle hills. The lowest point is 241 meters (791 feet) above sea level, and the highest point is 342 meters (1,122 feet). The average elevation is around 270 meters (886 feet).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Louchy-Montfand has a local government. The head of the commune is the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, Antonin Josselin was the mayor. The mayor and the local council work together to manage local services and make decisions for the community. Louchy-Montfand is also part of an "intercommunality" called Pays Saint-Pourcinois. This means it works with nearby communes on shared projects and services.
See also
In Spanish: Louchy-Montfand para niños