Montoldre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montoldre
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 Montoldre
Location in France
Montoldre
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 |
| Area
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18.9 km2 (7.3 sq mi) |
| Population
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643 |
| • Density | 34.02/km2 (88.11/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03187 /03150
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| Elevation | 239–307 m (784–1,007 ft) (avg. 280 m or 920 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Montoldre is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the central part of France. It is found in the Allier department. Think of a department like a county or a region within a country.
About Montoldre
Montoldre is a quiet place in the heart of France. It's known for its peaceful countryside and local community. This commune is part of the Allier department, which is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Where is Montoldre?
Montoldre is situated in the central area of France. Its exact location can be found using geographic coordinates: 46.3353 degrees North and 3.4472 degrees East. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.
The land in Montoldre is mostly flat or gently rolling. The lowest point in the commune is 239 meters (about 784 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 307 meters (about 1,007 feet). The average elevation is around 280 meters (about 919 feet).
Life in Montoldre
Montoldre covers an area of about 18.9 square kilometers (which is about 7.3 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,890 football fields!
In 2008, about 643 people lived in Montoldre. This makes it a small community where many people might know each other. Life here is often calm and connected to nature.
Who Leads Montoldre?
Like all communes in France, Montoldre has a local government. The person in charge is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Montoldre was Hélène Verdier. The mayor helps manage the town, its services, and represents the people who live there.
Montoldre is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group helps different towns work together on shared projects, like waste management or public transport. Montoldre is part of the Varennes Forterre intercommunality.
