Thiel-sur-Acolin facts for kids
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Thiel-sur-Acolin
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The church of Saint-Martin in Thiel-sur-Acolin
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 Thiel-sur-Acolin
Location in France
Thiel-sur-Acolin
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Moulins |
| Canton | Chevagnes |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Chevagnes en Sologne Bourbonnaise |
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57.71 km2 (22.28 sq mi) |
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973 |
| • Density | 16.860/km2 (43.668/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03283 /03230
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| Elevation | 228–286 m (748–938 ft) (avg. 246 m or 807 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Thiel-sur-Acolin is a small town or village in France. In France, these small towns are called communes. It is located in the central part of the country, within the Allier department.
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What is Thiel-sur-Acolin?
Thiel-sur-Acolin is a French commune. A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a small town or a village. It has its own local council and a mayor who helps run things for the people living there.
Where is Thiel-sur-Acolin Located?
This commune is found in the Allier department. The Allier department is in the very center of France. It is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The village is situated near the Acolin river, which is where it gets part of its name.
How Many People Live Here?
According to information from 2008, about 973 people live in Thiel-sur-Acolin. The commune covers an area of about 57.71 square kilometers. This means it's a fairly spread-out area with a small number of residents. The land here is mostly flat, with the highest point being 286 meters above sea level.
Who Leads Thiel-sur-Acolin?
Like all communes in France, Thiel-sur-Acolin has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Eric Differ. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community. They manage local services and projects.
What Can You See in Thiel-sur-Acolin?
One important building in Thiel-sur-Acolin is the church of Saint-Martin. Churches like this are often very old and have interesting history. They are central to many French villages. The area around Thiel-sur-Acolin is mostly countryside, with farms and fields. It's a quiet place, typical of many rural French communes.
