Neuilly-en-Donjon facts for kids
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Neuilly-en-Donjon
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 Neuilly-en-Donjon
Location in France
Neuilly-en-Donjon
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Vichy |
| Canton | Le Donjon |
| Intercommunality | Le Donjon–Val Libre |
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25.02 km2 (9.66 sq mi) |
| Population
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235 |
| • Density | 9.392/km2 (24.33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03196 /03130
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| Elevation | 258–326 m (846–1,070 ft) (avg. 295 m or 968 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Neuilly-en-Donjon is a small and peaceful commune (which is like a local town or village area) located in the heart of France. It is part of the Allier department, which is a region in the central part of the country.
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What is Neuilly-en-Donjon?
Neuilly-en-Donjon is a rural commune in the Allier department. It is a place where people live and work, often involved in farming or other local activities. Communes are the smallest administrative areas in France, similar to a township or a small municipality.
Where is Neuilly-en-Donjon located?
This commune is found in central France. It is part of the Vichy arrondissement and the Le Donjon canton. An arrondissement is a larger administrative area, and a canton is a smaller division within an arrondissement, often used for elections.
How many people live there?
According to information from 2008, about 235 people lived in Neuilly-en-Donjon. This makes it a very small community. The number of people living in a commune is called its population.
Who is in charge of Neuilly-en-Donjon?
Like all communes in France, Neuilly-en-Donjon has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Daniel Favier. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune, like local services and public spaces.
What is intercommunality?
Neuilly-en-Donjon is part of something called an "intercommunality" group. This group is named Le Donjon–Val Libre. Intercommunality means that several communes work together on certain projects. They might share services like waste collection or public transport. This helps smaller communes like Neuilly-en-Donjon get more done by teaming up with their neighbors.
Geography and Landscape
Neuilly-en-Donjon covers an area of about 25.02 square kilometers (which is about 9.66 square miles). This area includes fields, forests, and perhaps some small streams.
What is the elevation of the commune?
The land in Neuilly-en-Donjon is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, changes across the commune. The lowest point is 258 meters (about 846 feet) above sea level, and the highest point is 326 meters (about 1,070 feet). The average elevation is around 295 meters (about 968 feet).
