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Entrages
The village of Entrages, seen from the Cousson
The village of Entrages, seen from the Cousson
Coat of arms of Entrages
Coat of arms
Entrages is located in France
Entrages
Entrages
Location in France
Entrages is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Entrages
Entrages
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Arrondissement Digne-les-Bains
Canton Digne-les-Bains-1
Intercommunality Provence-Alpes Agglomération
Area
1
22.61 km2 (8.73 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
102
 • Density 4.511/km2 (11.68/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
04074 /04000
Elevation 593–1,515 m (1,946–4,970 ft)
(avg. 923 m or 3,028 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Entrages is a small and charming village located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence area of southeastern France. It is a quiet place where nature and history meet.

About Entrages

Entrages is nestled in the mountains of France. Its highest point reaches about 1,515 meters (nearly 5,000 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is around 593 meters (about 1,945 feet). The village covers an area of about 22.61 square kilometers (about 8.7 square miles).

The Asse River flows along the southern edge of Entrages. This river adds to the natural beauty of the area.

Population and People

As of January 2019, about 102 people lived in Entrages. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The people who live here are called Entrageois (for men) and Entrageoises (for women).

How Entrages is Governed

Entrages is part of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. It belongs to the Digne-les-Bains area, which is like a larger district. The village also works with nearby towns as part of the Provence-Alpes Agglomération group. This group helps with things like public services and planning for the future.

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