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Colmars
An overall view of the village of Colmars
An overall view of the village of Colmars
Coat of arms of Colmars
Coat of arms
Colmars is located in France
Colmars
Colmars
Location in France
Colmars is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Colmars
Colmars
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Arrondissement Castellane
Canton Castellane
Intercommunality Haut Verdon-Val d'Allos
Area
1
81.82 km2 (31.59 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
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
Elevation 1,178–2,742 m (3,865–8,996 ft)
(avg. 1,250 m or 4,100 ft)
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.

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.

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