Volvic
Volvic is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is internationally known for its mineral water.
Volvic | |
Administration | |
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Country | France |
Region | Auvergne |
Department | Puy-de-Dôme |
Arrondissement | Riom |
Canton | Châtel-Guyon |
Intercommunality | Volvic–Sources et Volcans |
Mayor | Mohand Hamoumou (2008–2014) |
Statistics | |
Elevation | 392–998 m (1,286–3,274 ft) (avg. 500 m/1,600 ft) |
Land area1 | 27.78 km2 (10.73 sq mi) |
Population2 | 4,698 (2006) |
- Density | 169/km2 (440/sq mi) |
INSEE/Postal code | 63470/ 63530 |
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. |