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Baratier
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Coat of arms of Baratier
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Baratier is located in France
Baratier
Baratier
Location in France
Baratier is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Baratier
Baratier
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Hautes-Alpes
Arrondissement Gap
Canton Embrun
Intercommunality Serre-Ponçon
Area
1
15.99 km2 (6.17 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
620
 • Density 38.8/km2 (100.4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
05012 /05200
Elevation 780–2,857 m (2,559–9,373 ft)
(avg. 858 m or 2,815 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Baratier is a small and charming town (also called a commune) located in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It is a place where people live and work, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.

What is Baratier Like?

Baratier is nestled in the Southern Alps, a famous mountain range. The town is known for its lovely landscapes, including green plains and tall mountains. It's a peaceful area, perfect for enjoying nature.

Geography and Location

Baratier is part of the Hautes-Alpes department. This area is in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The town sits at an elevation of about 858 meters (2,815 feet) above sea level. The highest point in the commune is 2,857 meters (9,373 feet). The lowest point is 780 meters (2,559 feet).

Nearby Towns and Features

Baratier is close to the town of Embrun. It is also near the Durance River and the large Serre-Ponçon Lake. These natural features make the area very scenic.

How Many People Live in Baratier?

The number of people living in Baratier changes over time. This is called the population. Knowing the population helps us understand how big a town is.

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Baratier has been recorded for many years. In January 2019, about 620 people lived there. The population has grown a bit over the past few years.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
2005 519 —    
2006 517 −0.4%
2007 512 −1.0%
2008 511 −0.2%
2009 511 +0.0%
2010 510 −0.2%
2011 503 −1.4%
2012 499 −0.8%
2013 520 +4.2%
2014 539 +3.7%
2015 559 +3.7%
2016 593 +6.1%

Getting Around Baratier

Roads are important for people to travel in and out of Baratier. They connect the town to other places.

Main Roads

Several roads pass through Baratier. These include the D40, D40A, D240, D994H, and N94. These roads help people get to nearby towns and cities. They are used for cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

What Do the Road Names Mean?

  • D roads (like D40) are departmental roads. They are managed by the local department.
  • N roads (like N94) are national roads. They are managed by the national government.

See also

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