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Sorbier
Coat of arms of Sorbier
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Sorbier is located in France
Sorbier
Sorbier
Location in France
Sorbier is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sorbier
Sorbier
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Allier
Arrondissement Vichy
Canton Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Intercommunality Le Donjon–Val Libre
Area
1
17.09 km2 (6.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
290
 • Density 16.97/km2 (43.9/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03274 /03220
Elevation 266–394 m (873–1,293 ft)
(avg. 355 m or 1,165 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sorbier is a small commune located in the heart of France. It is part of the Allier department. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it as a local community with its own mayor and council. Sorbier is one of many communes across France.

Where is Sorbier Located?

Sorbier is found in the Allier department. The Allier department is in the central part of France. It is known for its beautiful countryside and quiet villages. Sorbier is situated in a region called Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Size and Population

Sorbier is a very small commune. It covers an area of about 17 square kilometers (around 6.5 square miles). In 2008, about 290 people lived there. This makes Sorbier a peaceful place with a close-knit community.

Who Leads Sorbier?

Like all communes, Sorbier has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the commune. They work with a local council to make decisions for the people living in Sorbier. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Sorbier was Henri Pujos.

See also

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