Besson, Allier
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Location within Auvergne region
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Allier | |
| Arrondissement | Moulins | |
| Canton | Souvigny | |
| Intercommunality | Moulins | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2014–2020) | Frédéric Verdier | |
| Area1 | 47.16 km2 (18.21 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013)2 | 778 | |
| • Density | 16/km2 (43/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 03026 / 03210 | |
| Elevation | 224–350 m (735–1,148 ft) (avg. 250 m or 820 ft) |
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Besson is a commune in the Allier department in central France.
Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 767 | — |
| 1968 | 817 | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 815 | −0.2% |
| 1982 | 733 | −10.1% |
| 1990 | 786 | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 775 | −1.4% |
| 2008 | 797 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 778 | −2.4% |
| Source: INSEE (1968–2013)[1] | ||
Administration
- 2001–2014: Jean Pagnon
- 2014–current: Frédéric Verdier[2]
See also
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