Bellenaves (French pronunciation: [bɛlnav]; Occitan: Balanava) is a commune in the Allier department in central France.[3]

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Bellenaves is located in France
Bellenaves
Bellenaves
Bellenaves is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bellenaves
Bellenaves
Coordinates: 46°12′05″N 3°04′51″E / 46.2014°N 3.0808°E / 46.2014; 3.0808
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentAllier
ArrondissementVichy
CantonGannat
IntercommunalitySaint-Pourçain Sioule Limagne
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Nicole Hauchart[1]
Area
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34.88 km2 (13.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
982
 • Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
03022 /03330
Elevation297–543 m (974–1,781 ft)
(avg. 395 m or 1,296 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

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The river Bouble forms part of the commune's northeastern border.

Population

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Inhabitants are called Bellenavois and Bellenavoises.[4]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19681,196—    
19751,118−0.96%
19821,104−0.18%
19901,006−1.16%
19991,003−0.03%
20071,041+0.47%
20121,017−0.47%
20171,020+0.06%
Source: INSEE[5]

Administration

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The current mayor is Nicole Hauchart, elected in 2020.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file
  4. ^ "Bellenaves (03330)". habitants.fr (in French). SARL Patagos. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  5. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE