Arronnes
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Arronnes |
| commune status | Commune |
| image | Eglise St-Léger d'Arronnes.jpg |
| caption | Church of St-Léger at Arronnes |
| image coat of arms | Blason de la commune d'Arronnes (03).svg |
| arrondissement | Vichy |
| canton | Lapalisse |
| INSEE | 03008 |
| postal code | 03250 |
| mayor | François Szypula |
| term | 2020–2026 |
| intercommunality | CA Vichy Communauté |
| coordinates | |
| elevation m | 300 |
| elevation min m | 330 |
| elevation max m | 597 |
| area km2 | 26 |
| population | |
| population date | |
| population footnotes | |
| :: |
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Arronnes (; ) is a commune in the Allier department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central France.
The inhabitants of the commune are known as Arronnais or Arronnaises.
Geography
Arronnes is located some 18 km south-east of Vichy and 6 km west by south-west of Le Mayet-de-Montagne. Access to the commune is by the D995 road from Cusset in the north-west passing through the heart of the commune and the village and continuing south-east to Ferrières-sur-Sichon. Apart from the village there are the hamlets of Les Fours, Doyat, Les Barlets, and Les Etangs in the south of the commune. There are substantial forests spread over the commune occupying about 60% of the land area with the balance farmland.
The Sichon river flows from the south-east to the north-west of the commune joined by its tributary the Vareille at the village and continuing north-west to join the Allier in Vichy.
Neighbouring communes and villages
|width=auto |Centre = Arronnes |North = La Chapelle |Northeast = Nizerolles |East = Le Mayet-de-Montagne |Southeast = Ferrières-sur-Sichon |South = Lachaux |Southwest = Ris |West = Busset |Northwest = Le Vernet
Toponymy
First named in 1282: Arona from the pre-Celtic ar ("stream" or "water") and the Gallic onna meaning river.
Heraldry
|img1=Blason de la commune d'Arronnes (03).svg |legend1=Arms of Arronnes |text=
Blazon:
Or, a pal wavy of Azure between in chief a Phrygian helmet of Gules, to dexter a crozier of Sable, to sinister a key the same.
Administration
List of Successive Mayors ::data[format=table]
| From | To | Name | Party | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Present | François Szypula | UDI | Former General Councillor of the canton of Le Mayet-de-Montagne (2004–2015) |
| :: |
Population
|source = INSEE |percentages = pagr |align = none |1968 |375 |1975 |329 |1982 |329 |1990 |299 |1999 |332 |2007 |359 |2012 |364 |2017 |374
Distribution of Age Groups
Percentage Distribution of Age Groups in Arronnes and Allier Department in 2017 ::data[format=table]
| Arronnes | Allier | Age Range | Men | Women | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 Years | 13.4 | 16.4 | 16.1 | 14.5 | ||
| 15 to 29 Years | 16.1 | 11.8 | 15.5 | 12.8 | ||
| 30 to 44 Years | 11.4 | 14.9 | 16.4 | 15.6 | ||
| 45 to 59 Years | 28.9 | 31.9 | 21.1 | 20.1 | ||
| 60 to 74 Years | 19.5 | 11.4 | 20.2 | 20.9 | ||
| 75 to 89 Years | 10.6 | 13.1 | 9.7 | 13.5 | ||
| 90 Years+ | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.6 | ||
| :: |
Source: INSEE
Sites and monuments
- The Church of Saint-Léger (11th century). is registered as an historical monument. Built in granite, it once belonged to a Benedictine priory and the monks welcomed pilgrims who crossed the Bourbonnais mountains. In the church is a Bronze Bell from 1520 which is registered as a historical object.
- A Peasant's House is located in a former farmhouse from the early 19th century.
References
References
- (13 September 2022). "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises.
- [http://www.habitants.fr/arronnes/services-publics Arronnes (03250): public services], habitants.fr, SARL Patagos {{in lang. fr
- [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arronnes/@46.0424217,3.5777521,12743m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x47f6b61606af35dd:0x2dfd11feddcee768?hl=en Google Maps]
- (2006). "Les noms de lieux en Bourbonnais". De Borée.
- fr
- (1 April 2015). "Liste nominative des communes de l'Allier (avec maire, arrondissement et canton)".
- (8 July 2020). "Liste nominative des communes de l'Allier". Association of Mayors and Presidents of Communities of Allier.
- [https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=COM-03008 Évolution et structure de la population en 2017: Commune d'Arronnes (03008)]
- [https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=DEP-03 Évolution et structure de la population en 2017: Département de l'Allier (03)]
- Ministry of Culture, Mérimée {{Mérimée. PA00092974. PA00092974 Church of Saint-Léger {{in lang. fr
- Ministry of Culture, Palissy {{Palissy. PM03000014. PM03000014 Bronze Bell {{in lang. fr
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