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Ronnet
Coat of arms of Ronnet
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Ronnet is located in France
Ronnet
Ronnet
Location in France
Ronnet is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ronnet
Ronnet
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Allier
Arrondissement Montluçon
Canton Marcillat-en-Combraille
Intercommunality Pays de Marcillat-en-Combraille
Area
1
19.88 km2 (7.68 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
190
 • Density 9.56/km2 (24.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03216 /03420
Elevation 456–565 m (1,496–1,854 ft)
(avg. 500 m or 1,600 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ronnet is a small village in the center of France. It is known as a commune, which is a type of local government area. Ronnet is located in the Allier department. This department is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local services and public spaces. Ronnet is one of many communes in France.

Where is Ronnet Located?

Ronnet is in the Allier department. This area is in the central part of France. The village is surrounded by the beautiful French countryside. It sits at an elevation of about 500 meters (around 1,640 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 456 meters, and the highest is 565 meters.

Size and Area

The total area of Ronnet is 19.88 square kilometers. This is about 7.67 square miles. It's a relatively small area, typical for many French villages. The landscape often includes rolling hills and green spaces.

People of Ronnet

As of 2008, Ronnet had a population of 190 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. Small villages like Ronnet often have a close-knit feel. Everyone tends to know each other.

Local Government

Ronnet, like all French communes, has a mayor. The mayor is in charge of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Ronnet was Monique Lagrange. The mayor works with a local council. They make decisions for the village.

Working Together

Ronnet is also part of an "intercommunality." This means it works with nearby communes. They team up for certain services. For Ronnet, this group is called "Pays de Marcillat-en-Combraille." Working together helps small villages share resources. It also makes sure everyone gets the services they need.

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