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Corbières-en-Provence
The old village, the industrial area and the agricultural plain
The old village, the industrial area and the agricultural plain
Coat of arms of Corbières-en-Provence
Coat of arms
Corbières-en-Provence is located in France
Corbières-en-Provence
Corbières-en-Provence
Location in France
Corbières-en-Provence is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Corbières-en-Provence
Corbières-en-Provence
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Arrondissement Forcalquier
Canton Manosque-3
Intercommunality Durance-Lubéron-Verdon
Area
1
19.06 km2 (7.36 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
1,219
 • Density 63.96/km2 (165.65/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
04063 /04220
Elevation 256–531 m (840–1,742 ft)
(avg. 300 m or 980 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Corbières-en-Provence is a small town, called a commune, located in southeastern France. It is part of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. This charming area is known for its beautiful natural setting.

What is Corbières-en-Provence?

Corbières-en-Provence is a French commune. A commune is like a local government area or a municipality. It's the smallest unit of local government in France. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local services and public spaces.

Where is Corbières-en-Provence located?

This commune is found in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. This department is in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. It's a beautiful area, often called Provence. The region is famous for its sunny weather and lovely landscapes.

How big is Corbières-en-Provence?

The area of Corbières-en-Provence is about 19.06 square kilometers (around 7.36 square miles). The land here varies in height. It ranges from 256 meters (840 feet) to 531 meters (1,742 feet) above sea level. The main part of the village is about 300 meters (984 feet) high.

How many people live there?

As of January 2019, about 1,219 people lived in Corbières-en-Provence. This makes it a small community. The population figures are collected by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in France.

What is Corbières-en-Provence like?

Corbières-en-Provence has a mix of different areas. You can find an old village, which is likely the historic center. There is also an industrial area, where businesses and factories might be located. In addition, there is an agricultural plain. This means there are flat areas of land used for farming.

What does the name mean?

The name "Corbières" might come from the Latin word corvus, meaning "raven" or "crow". This suggests that crows might have been common in the area. "En-Provence" simply means "in Provence". This part of the name tells you which region the commune is in.

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