Montaigu-le-Blin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montaigu-le-Blin
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 Montaigu-le-Blin
Location in France
Montaigu-le-Blin
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Vichy |
| Canton | Varennes-sur-Allier |
| Intercommunality | Varennes Forterre |
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12.96 km2 (5.00 sq mi) |
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306 |
| • Density | 23.61/km2 (61.15/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03179 /03150
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| Elevation | 263–342 m (863–1,122 ft) (avg. 331 m or 1,086 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Montaigu-le-Blin is a small town, also called a commune, located in the center of France. It is part of the Allier department. Think of a department like a county or a region within a country.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. It's like a town or a village with its own local council and mayor. Montaigu-le-Blin is one of many communes in France.
Where is Montaigu-le-Blin Located?
Montaigu-le-Blin is found in the Allier department, which is in the central part of France. Its exact location can be described using coordinates: 46.2953 degrees North and 3.5119 degrees East.
How High Up Is It?
The land in Montaigu-le-Blin is mostly flat or gently rolling. The highest point is about 342 meters (1,122 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is around 263 meters (863 feet), and the average height is 331 meters (1,086 feet).
People and Area
Montaigu-le-Blin is a quiet place with a small population. In 2008, about 306 people lived there. The commune covers an area of 12.96 square kilometers (about 5 square miles). This means it has plenty of open space.
Who is in Charge?
Like all communes in France, Montaigu-le-Blin has a mayor who helps run the town. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Christine Martin-Tison. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the people living in the commune.
