Colmars facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colmars
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An overall view of the village of Colmars
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 Colmars
Location in France
Colmars
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 | Castellane | |
| Canton | Castellane | |
| Intercommunality | Haut Verdon-Val d'Allos | |
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81.82 km2 (31.59 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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482 | |
| • Density | 5.891/km2 (15.258/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
04061 /04370
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| Elevation | 1,178–2,742 m (3,865–8,996 ft) (avg. 1,250 m or 4,100 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Colmars or Colmars-les-Alpes is a small town in southeastern France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. Colmars is located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.
This charming commune also includes two smaller villages, called hamlets. These are Clignon-Haut and Clignon-Bas.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative division in France. Think of it like a local town or village with its own local government. Each commune has a mayor and a town council. They manage local services for the people living there.
How many people live in Colmars?
As of January 2019, about 482 people lived in Colmars. This makes it a small and quiet place. The area of the commune is about 81.82 square kilometers.
Where is Colmars located?
Colmars is in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. This department is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It's a beautiful area known for its mountains and natural scenery.
What is a Department?
In France, a department is a larger area than a commune. It's similar to a county or a state in other countries. Departments help organize public services and local government across a wider region.
