Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat facts for kids
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Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat
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 Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat
Location in France
Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Montluçon | |
| Canton | Marcillat-en-Combraille | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Marcillat-en-Combraille | |
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10.55 km2 (4.07 sq mi) | |
| Population
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145 | |
| • Density | 13.74/km2 (35.60/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03244 /03420
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| Elevation | 331–534 m (1,086–1,752 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is found in the Allier department. This charming place is known for its quiet, rural setting.
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Exploring Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat
Where is Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat?
Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat is located in the Allier department. This department is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central France. It is part of the Montluçon area, called an 'arrondissement'. It is also part of the Marcillat-en-Combraille 'canton'. These are ways France organizes its local areas.
Who Leads Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat?
Like many towns, Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat has a mayor who helps run the village. A mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jacques Pommier. The mayor works with the community to make decisions. They help manage services for the people living there.
How Many People Live There?
Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat is a very small commune. In 2008, about 145 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place. The number of people living in a commune is called its population.
What is the Land Like?
The area of Saint-Marcel-en-Marcillat is about 10.55 square kilometers. This is roughly 4 square miles. The land here has different heights, called elevations. The lowest point is 331 meters (about 1,086 feet) above sea level. The highest point is 534 meters (about 1,752 feet) above sea level. This means the village has some hills and valleys.
