Saint-Voir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Voir
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 Saint-Voir
Location in France
Saint-Voir
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Moulins |
| Canton | Neuilly-le-Réal |
| Intercommunality | Val de Besbre Sologne Bourbonnaise |
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25.12 km2 (9.70 sq mi) |
| Population
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197 |
| • Density | 7.842/km2 (20.31/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03263 /03220
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| Elevation | 247–308 m (810–1,010 ft) (avg. 287 m or 942 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Voir is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the center of France. It is found in the Allier department. A department is like a large county or region in France. Saint-Voir is a quiet place where people live and work.
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About Saint-Voir
Saint-Voir is a French commune. This means it is a local area with its own government. It is part of the Allier department. The Allier department is located in the central part of France.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2008, about 197 people lived in Saint-Voir. This makes it a very small community. The area of Saint-Voir is about 25.12 square kilometers. This is roughly 9.7 square miles.
Geography of Saint-Voir
Saint-Voir is located in a region with varying heights. The average height above sea level is 287 meters (about 942 feet). The lowest point in the commune is 247 meters (about 810 feet). The highest point is 308 meters (about 1,010 feet). These numbers show how the land goes up and down in the area.
Local Government in Saint-Voir
Like all communes in France, Saint-Voir has a local government. This government helps manage the village.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor is the leader of the commune. They are in charge of local services and decisions. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Saint-Voir was Jean-Luc Collin. The mayor works to make the village a good place to live.
Working with Other Villages
Saint-Voir is part of a group called "Val de Besbre Sologne Bourbonnaise". This is an intercommunality. It means several communes work together on things like waste collection or public transport. This helps them share resources and get things done more easily.
