Marcenat, Allier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marcenat
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 Marcenat
Location in France
Marcenat
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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18.07 km2 (6.98 sq mi) | |
| Population
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362 | |
| • Density | 20.03/km2 (51.89/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03160 /03260
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| Elevation | 234–287 m (768–942 ft) (avg. 265 m or 869 ft) |
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Marcenat is a small town, or commune, located in the heart of France. It is part of the Allier department. Think of a commune as a local area, like a town or village, with its own local government.
What is Marcenat?
Marcenat is a quiet French commune. It is known for its peaceful countryside. The people living here are called its population. In 2008, about 362 people lived in Marcenat.
Where is Marcenat Located?
Marcenat is found in the Allier department. This department is in central France. It's like a county or a region within a larger country. The coordinates for Marcenat are 46.2356 degrees north and 3.3967 degrees east. This helps you find it on a map!
The commune is located near the town of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule. It is also part of the Moulins arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district in France.
Life in Marcenat
Marcenat covers an area of about 18.07 square kilometers. That's about 7 square miles. The land in Marcenat is mostly flat or gently rolling. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 234 to 287 meters. The average elevation is 265 meters.
Who Leads Marcenat?
Like all communes, Marcenat has a local leader. This leader is called the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town. From 2008 to 2014, Georges Lavril was the mayor of Marcenat. The mayor works with a local council. They make decisions for the community.
Marcenat is also part of a group of communes. This group is called "Pays Saint-Pourcinois". These groups work together on bigger projects. They might share services like waste collection or tourism.
See also
In Spanish: Marcenat (Allier) para niños
