Allons, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Facts for Kids

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Allons

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Commune

Herding sheep in Allons

Coat of arms

Allons

Location in France

Allons

Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Country

France

Region

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Department

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Castellane

Alpes Provence Verdon - Sources de Lumière

Area

41.71 km² (16.10 sq mi)

Population

(Jan. 2019)

133

• Density

3.189/km² (8.26/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

04005 /04170

Elevation

951–1,992 m (3,120–6,535 ft)
(avg. 1,073 m or 3,520 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Allons is a small and peaceful village (also called a commune) located in southeastern France. It's nestled in the beautiful Alpes-de-Haute-Provence area, which is part of the larger Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Imagine a quiet place surrounded by mountains and nature – that's Allons!

Exploring Allons
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Exploring Allons

Allons is a charming place with a small population, making it a very calm and natural environment. It's known for its lovely landscapes and traditional French village feel.

What is a Commune?

In France, a "commune" is like a local town or village area. It's the smallest unit of government in the country. Each commune has its own mayor and local council that help manage things like roads, schools, and local services for the people living there. Allons is one of these communes.

Where is Allons?

Allons is located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. A department is like a county or a larger region within France. This area is famous for its stunning mountains and natural beauty. The village is also part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, which is known for its sunny weather and beautiful scenery.