Molinet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Molinet
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 Molinet
Location in France
Molinet
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Moulins |
| Canton | Dompierre-sur-Besbre |
| Intercommunality | Digoin Val de Loire |
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25.98 km2 (10.03 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,176 |
| • Density | 45.266/km2 (117.24/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03173 /03510
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| Elevation | 219–288 m (719–945 ft) (avg. 242 m or 794 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Molinet 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 part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Molinet is a quiet place with a population of about 1,176 people, based on numbers from 2008.
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Geography of Molinet
Molinet is situated in the Allier department. This department is in the middle of France. The town's exact location can be found using its coordinates: 46.4667 degrees north and 3.9367 degrees east.
Elevation and Area
The land in Molinet is not completely flat. Its lowest point is 219 meters (about 718 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 288 meters (about 945 feet). The average elevation for the town is 242 meters (about 794 feet). The total area of Molinet is 25.98 square kilometers (about 10.03 square miles).
Government and Administration
Like all communes in France, Molinet has its own local government. This government helps manage the town and its services.
The Mayor of Molinet
The head of the local government in Molinet is the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Molinet was Roland Fleury. The mayor is responsible for many things, like keeping the town safe and making sure services run smoothly.
Working with Other Towns
Molinet is part of a group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group is named Digoin Val de Loire. Being part of an intercommunality means Molinet works with nearby towns on shared projects. These projects might include things like waste management or public transportation. Working together helps all the towns in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Molinet para niños
