Albertville facts for kids
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Albertville
Arbèrtvile (Arpitan)
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Subprefecture and commune
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A general view of Albertville
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 Albertville
Location in France
Albertville
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Savoie | |
| Arrondissement | Albertville | |
| Canton | Albertville-1 Albertville-2 |
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| Intercommunality | CA Arlysère | |
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17.54 km2 (6.77 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 163.6 km2 (63.2 sq mi) | |
| Population
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19,812 | |
| • Density | 1,129.5/km2 (2,925.5/sq mi) | |
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39,780 | |
| • Urban density | 243.15/km2 (629.77/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
73011 /73200
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| Elevation | 328–2,030 m (1,076–6,660 ft) (avg. 352 m or 1,155 ft) |
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| 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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Albertville is a city in southeastern France. It's located in the Savoie area, which is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Albertville is famous for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. In 2018, about 19,214 people lived in the city itself. Its larger urban area had around 39,780 residents.
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Exploring Albertville's Location
Albertville is one of two main cities in the Savoie area. It sits where the Arly river meets the Isère river. The city is surrounded by beautiful mountains. These include Belle Étoile and Dent de Cons.
The city's elevation ranges from about 345 meters to over 2000 meters high. Nearby mountain ranges are the Bauges, the Beaufortain, and the start of the Vanoise.
A Look at Albertville's Past
The city of Albertville as we know it today was created in 1836. King Charles Albert of Sardinia decided to combine two older towns. These were the medieval town of Conflans, which had buildings from the 1300s, and the town of L'Hôpital.
Since then, Albertville has been an important place for trade. Goods moved through here between France, Italy, and Switzerland. Industries like paper mills and hydroelectricity also grew along its rivers.
The 1992 Winter Olympics
Albertville became world-famous when it hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics. Many of the sports events took place in the Savoie region. After the Olympics, some of the sports buildings were changed for other uses.
However, some Olympic venues are still there. For example, the ice rink, called La halle de glace Olympique, is still used. It was designed by a famous architect named Jacques Kalisz. Even with the Olympics, Albertville is still known more for its industries than for tourism.
In 2003, Albertville was given a special title. It was named a "Town of Art and History." This means it has important historical and artistic buildings.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 15,739 | — |
| 1975 | 16,961 | +1.07% |
| 1982 | 16,970 | +0.01% |
| 1990 | 17,411 | +0.32% |
| 1999 | 17,340 | −0.05% |
| 2007 | 17,814 | +0.34% |
| 2012 | 19,271 | +1.58% |
| 2017 | 18,899 | −0.39% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
The number of people living in Albertville has changed over the years. The chart on the right shows how the population has grown.
Getting Around Albertville
The Albertville station is the city's train station. It started operating in 1879. It was built by a company called Compagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon à la Méditerranée (PLM).
Famous People from Albertville
Many talented people have come from Albertville. Here are a few of them:
- Justine Braisaz (born 1996), an Olympic champion in biathlon.
- Jean-Luc Crétier (born 1966), an Olympic champion in alpine skiing.
- Jérôme Jarre (born 1990), a comedian who became famous on the Vine app.
- Gérard Mourou (born 1944), a Nobel Prize winner in Physics in 2018.
- Julia Simon (biathlete) (born 1996), a world champion in biathlon.
Places to Visit
If you visit Albertville, here are some interesting places:
- La halle de glace Olympique: This is the Olympic ice hall. It hosted events during the 1992 Winter Olympics.
- L'anneau de vitesse: This was the speed oval. It was used for the speed skating competitions in the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Albertville's International Friends
Albertville has "twin town" relationships with other cities around the world. This means they share cultural ties and friendly connections.
Aosta, Italy
Winnenden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, Canada- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver also hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010.
Albertville's Coat of Arms
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See also
In Spanish: Albertville para niños
