| Allier | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Number | 03 |
| Region | Auvergne |
| Prefecture | Moulins |
| Subprefectures | Montluçon Vichy |
| Population | Ranked 63rd
344,721 47 /km² |
| Area | 7,340 km² |
| Arrondissements | 3 |
| Cantons | 35 |
| Communes | 320 |
| President of the general council |
XX |
| Location | |
Allier is a French département, named after the Allier River.
Allier was created in 1790 out of portions of the former provinces of Auvergne and Bourbonnais.
See also: List of the communes of the Allier département.
Allier is the most productive agricultural area of the Auvergne.