Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs facts for kids
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Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs
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 Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs
Location in France
Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Vichy | |
| Canton | Le Mayet-de-Montagne | |
| Intercommunality | Montagne Bourbonnaise | |
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28.9 km2 (11.2 sq mi) | |
| Population
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181 | |
| • Density | 6.263/km2 (16.22/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03248 /03250
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| Elevation | 620–1,122 m (2,034–3,681 ft) (avg. 900 m or 3,000 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is part of the Allier department, which is like a county or region in France. This quiet area is known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.
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About Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs
Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs is a very small community. In 2008, only 181 people lived there. It is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The village is nestled in a beautiful natural area.
Where is Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs?
This commune is found in the Allier department. The Allier department is in the middle of France. It is known for its green landscapes and forests. Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs is part of the Vichy arrondissement and the Le Mayet-de-Montagne canton. These are ways France divides its areas for local government.
How is the village governed?
Like all communes in France, Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs has a mayor. The mayor helps run the village and makes decisions for the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean-Michel Blettery. The village also works with other nearby communes in a group called Montagne Bourbonnaise. This helps them share resources and services.
What is the land like?
Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs is in a hilly area. The village sits at an elevation of about 900 meters (around 2,950 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 620 meters (about 2,030 feet). The highest point reaches 1,122 meters (about 3,680 feet). The total area of the commune is 28.9 square kilometers (about 11.16 square miles). This shows it has a lot of open space and natural land.
