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Neuvy
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Coat of arms of Neuvy
Coat of arms
Neuvy is located in France
Neuvy
Neuvy
Location in France
Neuvy is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Neuvy
Neuvy
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Allier
Arrondissement Moulins
Canton Moulins-Ouest
Intercommunality Moulins
Area
1
19.03 km2 (7.35 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
1,578
 • Density 82.92/km2 (214.77/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03200 /03000
Elevation 200–263 m (656–863 ft)
(avg. 251 m or 823 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Neuvy is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the heart of France. It is found in the Allier department. Think of a department like a county or region. Neuvy is a place where people live, work, and go to school, just like towns and cities you might know.

Discovering Neuvy: A French Commune

Neuvy is a typical French commune. A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. It's like a local government area. Each commune has its own mayor and a town council. They help manage local services for the people living there.

Where is Neuvy Located?

Neuvy is in the Allier department. This department is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It's in the central part of France. The area is known for its green landscapes and quiet countryside.

Life in Neuvy

As of 2008, about 1,578 people lived in Neuvy. People in Neuvy enjoy a peaceful life. The commune covers an area of about 19 square kilometers (about 7.3 square miles). This means it has plenty of space. The elevation in Neuvy ranges from 200 to 263 meters above sea level. This makes for varied scenery.

How Neuvy is Governed

Like all communes in France, Neuvy has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. Gilles Bay was the mayor of Neuvy from 2008 to 2014. The mayor and the town council make decisions about things like local roads, schools, and public services. They work to make life better for everyone in Neuvy.

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