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Relevant is located in France
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Location in France
Relevant is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Relevant
Relevant
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ain
Arrondissement Bourg-en-Bresse
Canton Saint-Trivier-sur-Moignans
Intercommunality Chalaronne-centre
Area
1
12.38 km2 (4.78 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
433
 • Density 34.98/km2 (90.59/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
01319 /01990
Elevation 235–282 m (771–925 ft)
(avg. 270 m or 890 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Relevant is a small town or village, also known as a commune, located in the eastern part of France. It is found in the Ain department, which is part of the larger region called Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village with its own local government. Each commune has a mayor and a council that manage local services.

Relevant's Location

Relevant is situated in the Ain department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and is close to the Alps mountains. The commune covers an area of about 12.38 square kilometers (around 4.78 square miles).

How Many People Live There?

As of 2008, about 433 people lived in Relevant. This makes it a small community, where people often know each other well.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Relevant has its own local government. This government helps to manage things like local roads, schools, and other public services for the people living there.

The Mayor of Relevant

The mayor is the leader of the commune. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Relevant was Lucien Poncet. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community.

Working with Other Towns

Relevant is also part of a group of communes called "Chalaronne-centre." This group works together on bigger projects that benefit all the towns involved, like managing waste or providing certain public services.

See also

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