Cipières facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cipières
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Cipières Location in France Show map of France Cipières Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Show map of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country	France
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department	Alpes-Maritimes
Arrondissement	Grasse
Canton	Coursegoules
Area 1	38.15 km2 (14.73 sq mi)
Population  (2008)	361
• Density	9.463/km2 (24.51/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	06041 /06620
Elevation	459–1,381 m (1,506–4,531 ft) (avg. 780 m or 2,560 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Cipières is a small and charming commune in the south of France. It is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, specifically within the Alpes-Maritimes department. Think of a commune as a local government area, similar to a town or a small district.

Cipières is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It sits high up in the mountains, with an average elevation of about 780 meters (around 2,559 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 459 meters, and the highest is 1,381 meters. This makes it a great spot for enjoying mountain views and fresh air.

Understanding Cipières' Location

Cipières is part of the Grasse arrondissement and the Coursegoules canton. These are ways that France organizes its local areas. The mayor of Cipières, Laurence Claisse, helps manage the commune. She was elected in 2008.

A view of Cipières, showing its mountain setting.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Cipières has changed quite a bit over the years. Understanding population helps us see how a place grows or shrinks.

• In 1962, there were 128 people.
• By 1968, the population slightly increased to 139.
• In 1975, it went down a little to 131.
• Then, it started to grow: 179 in 1982, 222 in 1990, and 269 in 1999.
• The most recent count in 2008 showed 361 people living in Cipières.

This shows that Cipières has been growing steadily since the 1970s.

Related pages

• Communes of the Alpes-Maritimes department

See also

In Spanish: Cipières para niños