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Guillaumes
A view within Guillaumes
A view within Guillaumes
Coat of arms of Guillaumes
Coat of arms
Guillaumes is located in France
Guillaumes
Guillaumes
Location in France
Guillaumes is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Guillaumes
Guillaumes
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Alpes-Maritimes
Arrondissement Nice
Canton Guillaumes
Intercommunality Cians Var
Area
1
87.02 km2 (33.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
689
 • Density 7.918/km2 (20.507/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
06071 /06470
Elevation 679–2,582 m (2,228–8,471 ft)
(avg. 792 m or 2,598 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Guillaumes is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southern part of France. It is found in the beautiful region called Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This area is known for its sunny weather and stunning landscapes. Guillaumes is part of the Alpes-Maritimes department, which is close to the Alps mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.

What is Guillaumes?

Guillaumes is a type of local area in France, similar to a town or a small city. These areas are called communes. Each commune has its own local government. In 2012, about 689 people lived in Guillaumes.

Where is Guillaumes Located?

Guillaumes is nestled in the mountains. It is part of the Alpes-Maritimes department. This department is in the southeast corner of France. It shares borders with Italy and the Principality of Monaco. The area is famous for its natural beauty.

Mountains and Elevation

The town of Guillaumes is located at an elevation of about 792 meters (around 2,598 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up in the mountains! The lowest point in the commune is 679 meters (2,228 feet). The highest point reaches an impressive 2,582 meters (8,471 feet). This shows that the area around Guillaumes has a lot of different landscapes, from valleys to high peaks.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Guillaumes has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Guillaumes was Jean-Paul David. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the town. They make decisions about local services and community projects.

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