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Vaumas
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Vaumas is located in France
Vaumas
Vaumas
Location in France
Vaumas is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vaumas
Vaumas
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Allier
Arrondissement Moulins
Canton Dompierre-sur-Besbre
Intercommunality Val de Besbre Sologne Bourbonnaise
Area
1
34.88 km2 (13.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
544
 • Density 15.596/km2 (40.39/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03300 /03220
Elevation 227–304 m (745–997 ft)
(avg. 236 m or 774 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Vaumas is a small town, also called a commune, located in the heart of France. It is found in the Allier department. This area is known for its beautiful countryside.

What is Vaumas?

Vaumas is a charming French commune. It is part of the Allier department. This department is in the central part of France. The town is home to over 500 people. It covers an area of about 34.88 square kilometers.

Where is Vaumas Located?

Vaumas is situated in the Moulins arrondissement. It is also part of the Dompierre-sur-Besbre canton. These are ways France organizes its local areas. The town is found in the Val de Besbre Sologne Bourbonnaise community. This group helps local towns work together.

How High is Vaumas?

The elevation of Vaumas varies. The lowest point is 227 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 304 meters. The average elevation for the town is 236 meters. This means it has some gentle hills.

Who Leads Vaumas?

The leader of Vaumas is called the mayor. The mayor helps run the town. They make decisions for the community.

Who is the Mayor of Vaumas?

As of 2008, the mayor of Vaumas was Régy Cury. Mayors are elected by the people. They serve for a specific period, called a term. Régy Cury's term was from 2008 to 2014.

Exploring the Area Around Vaumas

Vaumas is part of the Allier department. This region has many other interesting communes. They are all connected by their location in central France.

Val Besbre
A view of the Val de Besbre area near Vaumas.

See also

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