Sorbier

For other uses, see Sorbier (disambiguation).
Sorbier

A general view of Sorbier

Coat of arms
Sorbier

Coordinates: 46°21′58″N 3°39′41″E / 46.3661°N 3.6614°ECoordinates: 46°21′58″N 3°39′41″E / 46.3661°N 3.6614°E
Country France
Region Auvergne
Department Allier
Arrondissement Vichy
Canton Jaligny-sur-Besbre
Intercommunality Le DonjonVal Libre
Government
  Mayor (20082014) Henri Pujos
Area1 17.09 km2 (6.60 sq mi)
Population (2008)2 290
  Density 17/km2 (44/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 03274 / 03220
Elevation 266–394 m (873–1,293 ft)
(avg. 355 m or 1,165 ft)

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.

Sorbier is a commune in the Allier department in Auvergne in central France.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962427    
1968471+10.3%
1975422−10.4%
1982364−13.7%
1990310−14.8%
1999307−1.0%
2008290−5.5%

See also

References

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