Abriès-Ristolas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Abriès-Ristolas
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 Abriès-Ristolas
Location in France
Abriès-Ristolas
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes |
| Arrondissement | Briançon |
| Canton | Guillestre |
| Intercommunality | Guillestrois et Queyras |
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159.31 km2 (61.51 sq mi) |
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382 |
| • Density | 2.398/km2 (6.210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05001 /05460
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| Elevation | 1,513–3,305 m (4,964–10,843 ft) (avg. 1,547 m or 5,075 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Abriès-Ristolas is a special kind of town, called a commune, located in the Hautes-Alpes area, known as a department, in southeastern France. It's like a local government area that helps run things for the people living there. This commune was created on January 1, 2019, when two smaller towns, Abriès and Ristolas, decided to join together to form one bigger community.
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Understanding Abriès-Ristolas
What is a Commune?
A commune in France is like a local government area or a town. It's the smallest way France divides its land for people to live in and manage. Each commune has a mayor and a town council who make decisions for the local people, like managing schools, roads, and local services. Abriès-Ristolas is one of these communes.
What is a Department?
France is divided into larger areas called departments. These are bigger than communes and help organize different parts of the country. The Hautes-Alpes department is known for its beautiful mountains and is where Abriès-Ristolas is located.
How Abriès-Ristolas Was Formed
Abriès-Ristolas was created on January 1, 2019. Before this date, there were two separate communes named Abriès and Ristolas. They decided to merge, meaning they joined together to become one larger municipality. This kind of merger can help towns work together more efficiently and share resources.
Geography and Location
Abriès-Ristolas is found in the southeastern part of France. It is part of the Hautes-Alpes department. This area is known for its stunning natural beauty, including high mountains and valleys.
Altitude and Area
The commune sits at an elevation of about 1547 meters (around 5075 feet) above sea level. Some parts of the commune are much higher, reaching up to 3305 meters (about 10,843 feet). The lowest point is 1513 meters (about 4964 feet). The total area of Abriès-Ristolas is about 159.31 square kilometers (about 61.5 square miles). This makes it a large commune in terms of land size.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Abriès-Ristolas has its own local government.
The Mayor
The current mayor of Abriès-Ristolas is Nicolas Crunchant. He was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor is in charge of running the commune and making sure local services work well for everyone.
Population
As of 2021, the commune of Abriès-Ristolas had a population of 382 people. This number helps the local government plan for services like schools and healthcare.
See also
In Spanish: Abriès-Ristolas para niños
