Magny-Cours
For the racing circuit, see Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.
| Magny-Cours | |
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The Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | |
  Magny-Cours | |
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Location within Burgundy region  Magny-Cours | |
| Coordinates: 46°53′07″N 3°09′02″E / 46.8853°N 3.1506°ECoordinates: 46°53′07″N 3°09′02″E / 46.8853°N 3.1506°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Nièvre |
| Arrondissement | Nevers |
| Canton | Imphy |
| Intercommunality | Loire et Allier |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Robert Lecas |
| Area1 | 31.87 km2 (12.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)2 | 1,422 |
| • Density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 58152 / 58470 |
| Elevation |
181–277 m (594–909 ft) (avg. 200 m or 660 ft) |
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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.
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