Volvic
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For the mineral water brand, see Volvic (mineral water).
For the golf equipment manufacturer, see Volvik.
Volvic (French pronunciation: [vɔlˈvik]) is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.[3]
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Volvic | |
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Coordinates: 45°52′16″N 3°02′16″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Puy-de-Dôme |
Arrondissement | Riom |
Canton | Châtel-Guyon |
Intercommunality | CA Riom Limagne et Volcans |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Laurent Thevenot[1] |
Area 1 | 27.78 km2 (10.73 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 4,740 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 63470 /63530 |
Elevation | 392–998 m (1,286–3,274 ft) (avg. 500 m or 1,600 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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The church at Volvic is dedicated to “St Priest” (Projectus), who is reputed to have been killed here in 676 AD.[4]