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Chabestan
The Roc de Longue Dent
The Roc de Longue Dent
Coat of arms of Chabestan
Coat of arms
Chabestan is located in France
Chabestan
Chabestan
Location in France
Chabestan is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Chabestan
Chabestan
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Hautes-Alpes
Arrondissement Gap
Canton Serres
Intercommunality Deux Buëch
Area
1
12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
155
 • Density 12.70/km2 (32.91/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
05028 /05400
Elevation 715–1,360 m (2,346–4,462 ft)
(avg. 734 m or 2,408 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Chabestan is a small and quiet village in the Hautes-Alpes department of France. It is known as a "commune," which is like a local government area or a small town. This charming place is found in the beautiful French countryside.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Chabestan has changed over the years. This is called its "population." Knowing the population helps us understand how a village grows or shrinks.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 101 —    
1968 113 +11.9%
1975 101 −10.6%
1982 105 +4.0%
1990 112 +6.7%
1999 126 +12.5%
2008 131 +4.0%

In 1962, about 101 people lived in Chabestan. By 2008, this number had grown to 131. The latest count in January 2019 showed 155 people. This shows that more people are choosing to live in this lovely village.

Getting Around Chabestan

Roads are very important for connecting places and helping people travel. Several roads pass through Chabestan, making it easy to get to and from the village.

Important Roads

The D48, D49, D448, D548, and D994 roads all go through the commune. These roads help link Chabestan to other towns and cities nearby.

See also

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