Saint-Angel, Allier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Angel
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 Saint-Angel
Location in France
Saint-Angel
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Montluçon |
| Canton | Montluçon-Est |
| Intercommunality | Commentry–Néris-les-Bains |
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25.27 km2 (9.76 sq mi) |
| Population
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736 |
| • Density | 29.125/km2 (75.43/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03217 /03170
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| Elevation | 242–406 m (794–1,332 ft) (avg. 360 m or 1,180 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Angel is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is part of the Allier department. Think of a department like a county or a larger region within a country.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. It is like a town or a village with its own local council. Saint-Angel is one of many communes across France.
Where is Saint-Angel Located?
Saint-Angel is found in the Allier department. This department is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central France. It is situated in the Montluçon arrondissement, which is a smaller administrative area.
Who Manages Saint-Angel?
Like any town, Saint-Angel has a leader. The mayor, named Michel Givernaud, was in charge from 2008 to 2014. The mayor and a local council help run the commune. They make decisions for the people living there.
How Many People Live in Saint-Angel?
In 2008, about 736 people lived in Saint-Angel. This makes it a fairly small community. The number of people living in a place is called its population.
What is the Land Like in Saint-Angel?
The area of Saint-Angel covers about 25.27 square kilometers. This is roughly 9.76 square miles. The land has different heights, from 242 meters (794 feet) at its lowest point to 406 meters (1,332 feet) at its highest. The average height is around 360 meters (1,181 feet) above sea level.
