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Saint-Fargeol
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Saint-Fargeol is located in France
Saint-Fargeol
Saint-Fargeol
Location in France
Saint-Fargeol is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Fargeol
Saint-Fargeol
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
10.36 km2 (4.00 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
214
 • Density 20.66/km2 (53.50/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03231 /03420
Elevation 434–573 m (1,424–1,880 ft)
(avg. 550 m or 1,800 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Fargeol is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the heart of France. It is found in the Allier department. This area is in the central part of the country.

Discover Saint-Fargeol

Saint-Fargeol is a peaceful place. It is part of the Allier department. This department is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The village is known for its quiet, rural setting.

Where is Saint-Fargeol?

Saint-Fargeol is in the Montluçon area. It is also part of the Marcillat-en-Combraille region. The village sits at an elevation of about 550 meters (1,800 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 434 meters, and its highest is 573 meters. The total area of the commune is about 10.36 square kilometers.

People and Life in Saint-Fargeol

In 2008, Saint-Fargeol had a population of 214 people. This makes it a very small community. The people who live here are called Fargeolais. Like many small French villages, it has a local government. This government helps manage the village.

Local Government

A Mayor leads the local government. The mayor helps make decisions for the community. Paulette Charobert was the mayor from 2008 to 2014. The mayor works with a council. They manage local services and projects.

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