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Location within Burgundy region
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| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Department | Nièvre |
| Arrondissement | Nevers |
| Canton | Imphy |
| Intercommunality | Loire et Allier |
| Mayor | Robert Lecas (2001–2008) |
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| Elevation | 181–277 m (594–909 ft) (avg. 200 m/660 ft) |
| Land area1 | 31.87 km2 (12.31 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 1,486 (1999) |
| - Density | 47 /km2 (120 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 58152/ 58470 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Magny-Cours is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.
It is best known for being the home of the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, a famous motor racing circuit (whose name is often abbreviated to 'Magny-Cours'). It formerly hosted the Formula One French Grand Prix.