Cluses facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cluses
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Cluses Location in France Show map of France Cluses Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Show map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Haute-Savoie
Arrondissement	Bonneville
Intercommunality	Communauté de communes Cluses-Arve et Montagnes
Area 1	10.45 km2 (4.03 sq mi)
Population  (2012)	17,525
• Density	1,677.0/km2 (4,343.5/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Clusiens
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	74081 /74300
Elevation	470–1,175 m (1,542–3,855 ft) (avg. 485 m or 1,591 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Cluses is a small town, also called a commune, located in the French Haute-Savoie department. It is nestled in the beautiful Arve Valley, surrounded by mountains.

What is Cluses?

Cluses is known for its history in watchmaking. It was once a very important center for making clocks and watches. Today, it is a modern town with a mix of industries.

Where is Cluses located?

Cluses is in the Haute-Savoie department. This area is in the eastern part of France. It is close to the border with Switzerland and Italy. The town sits in a valley, with mountains all around it.

Who lives in Cluses?

The people who live in Cluses are called Clusiens. In 2012, about 17,525 people lived there. The town is led by a mayor, who helps manage the town's services. The mayor from 2014 to 2020 was Jean-Louis Mivel.

Cluses and other towns

Cluses has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called "sister cities" or "twin towns." It means they share ideas and cultures.

Sister cities of Cluses

Cluses is a twin town with:

• Trossingen in Germany. They became sister cities in 1974.
• Beaverton in the United States. They became sister cities in 1999.

See also

In Spanish: Cluses para niños