Ygrande facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ygrande
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 Ygrande
Location in France
Ygrande
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Allier |
| Arrondissement | Moulins |
| Canton | Bourbon-l'Archambault |
| Intercommunality | Bocage Bourbonnais |
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52.71 km2 (20.35 sq mi) |
| Population
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776 |
| • Density | 14.722/km2 (38.130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
03320 /03160
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| Elevation | 237–344 m (778–1,129 ft) (avg. 330 m or 1,080 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Ygrande is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the heart of France. It is part of the Allier department, which is in the larger Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Think of a commune as a local area with its own government, similar to a small town or village.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. It's like a local community with its own mayor and council. These local governments help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.
Ygrande's Location
Ygrande is situated in the central part of France. This area is known for its beautiful countryside and rolling hills. The commune is part of the Bocage Bourbonnais intercommunality, which means it works together with nearby communes on certain projects.
Geography and Landscape
The land in Ygrande is mostly gently rolling, with some higher and lower points. The lowest point is about 237 meters (778 feet) above sea level, and the highest is around 344 meters (1,129 feet). The average elevation is about 330 meters (1,083 feet). The total area of Ygrande is about 52.71 square kilometers (20.35 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized commune in terms of land area.
People of Ygrande
As of January 2019, about 776 people lived in Ygrande. This makes it a small, close-knit community. The people who live in communes like Ygrande often enjoy a quiet lifestyle, surrounded by nature.
Local Government
The mayor of Ygrande is Pierre Thomas. The mayor is like the leader of the town, elected by the people to help run the commune. They work with a local council to make decisions that benefit the community.
Images for kids
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The Saint Martin Church in Ygrande.
See also
In Spanish: Ygrande para niños
