Saint-Plaisir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Plaisir
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 Saint-Plaisir
Location in France
Saint-Plaisir
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Moulins |
| Canton | Bourbon-l'Archambault |
| Intercommunality | Bocage Bourbonnais |
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52.54 km2 (20.29 sq mi) |
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408 |
| • Density | 7.766/km2 (20.113/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03251 /03160
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| Elevation | 207–319 m (679–1,047 ft) (avg. 275 m or 902 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Plaisir is a small town or village, known as a commune, located in the Allier department in the central part of France. It's a quiet place where people live and work, just like many other communities across the country.
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Discovering Saint-Plaisir
Saint-Plaisir is a charming commune in the heart of France. It is part of the Allier department. This area is known for its beautiful countryside.
Where is Saint-Plaisir Located?
Saint-Plaisir is found in the Allier department. This department is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is in the middle of France. The nearest big town is Moulins.
The commune covers an area of about 52.54 square kilometers. This is roughly 20 square miles. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, varies. The lowest point is 207 meters (679 feet). The highest point is 319 meters (1,047 feet). The average elevation is around 275 meters (902 feet).
People and Life in Saint-Plaisir
As of 2008, about 408 people lived in Saint-Plaisir. This makes it a small community. People in Saint-Plaisir enjoy a peaceful life. They are often involved in local farming or small businesses.
Life in a French commune like Saint-Plaisir is often very connected to nature. The area around Saint-Plaisir is mostly rural. This means there are lots of fields and natural spaces.
Who Runs Saint-Plaisir?
Like all communes in France, Saint-Plaisir has its own local government. This government helps manage the town. It makes decisions about local services.
The head of the commune is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Saint-Plaisir was Arsène Virmoux. The mayor works with a local council. They help make sure the commune runs smoothly. They look after things like roads, schools, and local events.
Saint-Plaisir is also part of a larger group of communes. This group is called an intercommunality. For Saint-Plaisir, this is the Bocage Bourbonnais. This helps smaller communes work together. They can share resources and services.
