Meaulne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meaulne
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Part of Meaulne-Vitray
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The bridge over the Aumance, in Meaulne
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 Meaulne
Location in France
Meaulne
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Montluçon | |
| Canton | Bourbon-l'Archambault | |
| Commune | Meaulne-Vitray | |
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21.07 km2 (8.14 sq mi) | |
| Population
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767 | |
| • Density | 36.40/km2 (94.28/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
03360
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| Elevation | 158–311 m (518–1,020 ft) (avg. 207 m or 679 ft) |
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Meaulne was once a small town, also known as a "commune," located in central France. It was part of the Allier department. This area is like a county or region in France.
On January 1, 2017, Meaulne joined with another commune called Vitray. Together, they formed a new, larger commune named Meaulne-Vitray.
How Many People Lived in Meaulne?
The number of people living in a place is called its population. Over the years, the population of Meaulne changed. Here's a look at how many people lived there at different times:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 882 | — |
| 1968 | 918 | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 885 | −3.6% |
| 1982 | 823 | −7.0% |
| 1990 | 808 | −1.8% |
| 1999 | 759 | −6.1% |
| 2008 | 775 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 773 | −0.3% |
| Source: INSEE (1968–2012) | ||
As you can see, the population of Meaulne was usually between 700 and 900 people. It saw a small increase in the 1960s, but then slowly decreased over the following decades.
See also
In Spanish: Meaulne para niños
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