# Creuzier-le-Vieux

> commune in Allier, France

**Wikidata**: [Q535340](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q535340)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creuzier-le-Vieux)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/creuzier-le-vieux

## Summary
Creuzier-le-Vieux is a commune located in the Allier department of France. It is a small municipality with a population fluctuating around 3,300 residents, situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Creuzier-le-Vieux is in the Allier department, part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in central France.
- **Population**: Historical population data includes 3,313 (2018), 3,299 (2019), 3,421 (2020), 3,304 (2021), and 3,301 (2022), with earlier figures dating back to 1,535 (1968).
- **Coordinates**: 46.161666666667° N, 3.4386111111111° E.
- **Administrative Division**: It is part of the canton of Cusset-Nord (until March 2015) and the arrondissement of Vichy.
- **Website**: http://www.creuzier-le-vieux.com.
- **Wikidata Description**: "commune in Allier, France."
- **Sitelink Count**: 44 (Wikidata).

## FAQs
**Where is Creuzier-le-Vieux located?**
Creuzier-le-Vieux is a commune in the Allier department of France, situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

**What is the population of Creuzier-le-Vieux?**
The population has varied over the years, with recent estimates including 3,313 (2018), 3,299 (2019), and 3,301 (2022).

**What administrative divisions is Creuzier-le-Vieux part of?**
It belongs to the Allier department, the former canton of Cusset-Nord (until 2015), and the arrondissement of Vichy.

**What are the coordinates of Creuzier-le-Vieux?**
The commune is located at 46.161666666667° N latitude and 3.4386111111111° E longitude.

## Why It Matters
Creuzier-le-Vieux represents a typical French commune, contributing to the local governance and cultural fabric of the Allier department. Its historical population trends reflect broader demographic changes in rural and semi-urban France, making it a microcosm of regional development.

## Notable For
- **Historical Population Data**: Detailed records dating back to 1968, showing growth from 1,535 to over 3,300 residents.
- **Administrative Role**: Part of the Allier department and the arrondissement of Vichy, a historically significant area in France.
- **Geographic Coordinates**: Precise location data (46.161666666667° N, 3.4386111111111° E) for mapping and regional planning.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Creuzier-le-Vieux is situated in the Allier department of France, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its coordinates are 46.161666666667° N latitude and 3.4386111111111° E longitude, placing it in central France.

### Demographics
The commune's population has been recorded over several decades:
- 1,535 (1968)
- 1,828 (1975)
- 2,153 (1982)
- 2,751 (1990)
- 2,960 (1999)
- 3,152 (2006)
- 3,334 (2011)
- 3,297 (2013)
- 3,283 (2014)
- 3,254 (2015)
- 3,246 (2016)
- 3,205 (2017)
- 3,313 (2018)
- 3,299 (2019)
- 3,421 (2020)
- 3,304 (2021)
- 3,301 (2022)

### Administrative Structure
Creuzier-le-Vieux is part of the Allier department, which was established on March 4, 1790. It was previously within the canton of Cusset-Nord until March 2015 and remains part of the arrondissement of Vichy.

### Online Presence
The commune maintains an official website at http://www.creuzier-le-vieux.com, providing local information and services to residents and visitors.

### Wikidata and Sitelinks
Creuzier-le-Vieux has a Wikidata entry with 44 sitelinks, indicating its presence across multiple language editions of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. The Wikidata description identifies it as a "commune in Allier, France."

## References

1. [Sandre](https://www.sandre.eaufrance.fr/geo/CoursEau/K---0080)
2. BnF authorities
3. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
4. INSEE code
5. répertoire géographique des communes
6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
7. Annuaire de service-public.fr
8. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
9. Populations légales 2016
10. Populations légales 2017
11. Populations légales 2018
12. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602)
13. Populations légales 2019
14. Populations légales 2020
15. Populations légales 2021
16. Populations de référence 2022
17. Populations de référence 2023
18. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
19. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
20. GeoNames
21. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
22. [2016](https://data.geopf.fr/telechargement/download/GEOFLA/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28.7z)
23. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)