# Ambert

> commune in Puy-de-Dôme, France

**Wikidata**: [Q213317](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q213317)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambert)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ambert

## Summary
Ambert is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department of France, located in the Auvergne region. It serves as both a historical town and an administrative center, notable for its cheese production and local governance.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Puy-de-Dôme department, France
- **Type**: Commune of France
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 45.5494, Longitude 3.7417
- **Population (recent estimates)**: 6,834; 6,743; 6,984; 6,671; 6,634; 6,655; 6,636; 6,616; 6,556; 6,517
- **Arrondissement**: Ambert
- **Canton**: Ambert (established on March 22, 2015)
- **Official Website**: [http://www.ville-ambert.fr](http://www.ville-ambert.fr)
- **Aliases**: Embèrt
- **Notable Local Entity**: FCUS Ambert (football club, founded in 1921)
- **Cheese Production**: Home to Fourme d'Ambert, a semi-hard AOC blue cheese from the Auvergne region
- **Wikipedia Title**: Ambert
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Puy-de-Dôme, France
- **Sitelink Count**: 52

## FAQs
**What is Ambert known for?**  
Ambert is known for its local production of Fourme d'Ambert, a traditional AOC blue cheese, and as the namesake of the canton and arrondissement of Ambert in the Puy-de-Dôme department.

**What is the population of Ambert?**  
The population of Ambert has ranged between approximately 6,500 and 6,984 in recent years, with specific recorded values including 6,834, 6,743, and 6,984.

**Where is Ambert located?**  
Ambert is located in the Puy-de-Dôme department in the Auvergne region of France, with geographic coordinates of approximately 45.5494° N and 3.7417° E.

**What administrative divisions is Ambert part of?**  
Ambert is a commune within the arrondissement of Ambert and the canton of Ambert, which was established on March 22, 2015.

**What organizations or local institutions are associated with Ambert?**  
Ambert is associated with FCUS Ambert, a football club founded in 1921, and is the origin of the Fourme d'Ambert cheese, a protected appellation product.

**What is the official website for Ambert?**  
The official website for Ambert is [http://www.ville-ambert.fr](http://www.ville-ambert.fr).

## Why It Matters
Ambert holds regional significance as an administrative and cultural center in the Puy-de-Dôme department. It contributes to the preservation of local heritage through its cheese-making tradition, particularly the production of Fourme d'Ambert, a protected AOC product. As a commune, it plays a role in local governance and community organization, including the management of its canton and arrondissement. Its local football club, FCUS Ambert, reflects its engagement in regional sports culture.

## Notable For
- **Cheese Production**: Origin of Fourme d'Ambert, a traditional AOC-protected blue cheese made from raw cow's milk in the Auvergne region.
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as the namesake and center of both the canton and arrondissement of Ambert.
- **Sports Culture**: Home to FCUS Ambert, a football club established in 1921.
- **Cultural Identity**: Maintains a distinct local identity through its historical name variant "Embèrt."
- **Local Governance**: Functions as a commune with a structured local government under the French municipal system.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Ambert is a commune located in the Puy-de-Dôme department in the Auvergne region of central France. It lies at the geographic coordinates of approximately 45.5494° N (latitude) and 3.7417° E (longitude). The town is part of the larger administrative structure of France, specifically within the arrondissement and canton of Ambert.

### Administrative Structure
As a commune in France, Ambert is part of the country's municipal governance system established in 1789. It is situated within:
- **Arrondissement of Ambert**, an administrative division in Puy-de-Dôme.
- **Canton of Ambert**, established on March 22, 2015, as part of France's administrative reorganization.

The commune operates under the broader jurisdiction of the Puy-de-Dôme department, which was founded on March 4, 1790.

### Demographics
Ambert's population has remained relatively stable in recent years, with recorded figures including:
- 6,834
- 6,743
- 6,984
- 6,671
- 6,634
- 6,655
- 6,636
- 6,616
- 6,556
- 6,517

These figures reflect a small but historically consistent population base.

### Cultural and Economic Contributions
Ambert is renowned for its production of **Fourme d'Ambert**, a semi-hard, raw cow's milk cheese that holds AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) status. This cheese is a key part of the Auvergne region's culinary heritage and contributes to the local economy and cultural identity.

### Sports and Local Institutions
The town supports local sports culture through **FCUS Ambert**, a football club founded in 1921. The club represents the town in regional competitions and contributes to community engagement and youth development.

### Official Presence
Ambert maintains an official online presence through its website: [http://www.ville-ambert.fr](http://www.ville-ambert.fr). This platform provides information on local governance, events, and civic services.

### Historical and Linguistic Identity
Ambert is also known by its historical variant name, **Embèrt**, reflecting its deep roots in the Occitan linguistic and cultural sphere of southern France.

### Related Entities
- **Fourme d'Ambert**: A protected cheese appellation tied to the commune's agricultural output.
- **FCUS Ambert**: A football club headquartered in Ambert, active since 1921.
- **Canton of Ambert**: A local government division established in 2015.
- **Arrondissement of Ambert**: An administrative district encompassing the commune.

### Regional Context
Ambert is part of the broader Auvergne region, historically known for its pastoral traditions and mountainous terrain, which support its cheese-making industry. The commune's location in Puy-de-Dôme places it within the Massif Central, a culturally and geographically significant area of France.

### Digital and Cultural Footprint
Ambert is referenced in 52 language editions across Wikimedia projects, indicating its presence in global knowledge repositories. Its Wikipedia title is simply "Ambert," and its Wikidata description confirms its classification as a commune in Puy-de-Dôme, France.

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