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Sussat is located in France
Sussat
Sussat
Location in France
Sussat is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sussat
Sussat
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Allier
Arrondissement Montluçon
Canton Ébreuil
Intercommunality Sioule, Colettes et Bouble
Area
1
8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
103
 • Density 12.9/km2 (33.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03276 /03450
Elevation 349–516 m (1,145–1,693 ft)
(avg. 360 m or 1,180 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sussat is a small and charming commune located in the heart of France. It is part of the Allier department. Think of a commune as a local town or village area, and a department as a larger region, a bit like a county.

Where is Sussat?

Sussat is found in the central part of France. It is in the Allier department. This department is known for its beautiful countryside.

Allier Department

The Allier department is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It has many forests and rivers. The area is great for exploring nature.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. It is like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government. This government helps manage local services.

How Communes Work

Communes are led by a mayor and a town council. They make decisions for the people living there. This includes things like local roads and schools.

Life in Sussat

Sussat is a very small commune. In 2008, only 103 people lived there. This means it is a quiet place. It covers an area of about 8 square kilometers.

Geography of Sussat

The land in Sussat is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, changes. The lowest point is 349 meters. The highest point is 516 meters. The average elevation is around 360 meters.

Local Government

The mayor of Sussat is Guy Leroy. He was elected to serve from 2008 to 2014. The mayor works with the local council. They help run the commune. Sussat is also part of a group of communes. This group is called Sioule, Colettes et Bouble. They work together on bigger projects.

Important Facts About Sussat

  • INSEE Code: 03276 (This is a special number for statistics)
  • Postal Code: 03450 (This helps mail get to Sussat)
  • Arrondissement: Montluçon (A larger administrative area)
  • Canton: Ébreuil (Another administrative division)
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