Archail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Archail
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The village
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 Archail
Location in France
Archail
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence |
| Arrondissement | Digne-les-Bains |
| Canton | Seyne |
| Intercommunality | Provence-Alpes Agglomération |
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12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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14 |
| • Density | 1.08/km2 (2.79/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
04009 /04420
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| Elevation | 759–1,984 m (2,490–6,509 ft) (avg. 920 m or 3,020 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Archail is a small commune (which is like a town or village area) located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the south-eastern French region called Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It's famous for being one of the places in its department with the fewest people living there.
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What is Archail?
Archail is a very tiny village in France. It's so small that, as of January 2019, only 14 people lived there! This makes it one of the least populated communes in the entire Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.
Where is Archail Located?
Archail is found in a beautiful part of France, surrounded by mountains. It's in the Digne-les-Bains area and belongs to the Seyne canton. The village is quite high up, with an average elevation of 920 meters (about 3,018 feet) above sea level. Some parts of the commune reach as high as 1,984 meters (about 6,509 feet)! This means it's in a very mountainous and scenic area.
Life in a Small Village
Imagine living in a place with only 14 neighbors! Archail is a quiet and peaceful spot. Its small size means everyone likely knows each other. The area is probably very natural, with lots of opportunities to explore the outdoors, given its high elevation and mountain surroundings.
Images for kids
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Archail village with black marl slopes to the west
See also
In Spanish: Archail para niños
