La Faurie facts for kids
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La Faurie
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 La Faurie
Location in France
La Faurie
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes | |
| Arrondissement | Gap | |
| Canton | Serres | |
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31.44 km2 (12.14 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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328 | |
| • Density | 10.433/km2 (27.02/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05055 /05140
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| Elevation | 780–2,063 m (2,559–6,768 ft) (avg. 876 m or 2,874 ft) |
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La Faurie is a small town or village, known as a commune, located in the Hautes-Alpes department in France. It's a place where people live and work, just like a town or city in your own country. The Hautes-Alpes department is in the southeastern part of France, known for its beautiful mountains.
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Where is La Faurie?
La Faurie is found in the Hautes-Alpes department. This area is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It is surrounded by lovely natural landscapes. The village sits at an average height of about 876 meters (around 2,874 feet) above sea level. The highest point in the commune is 2,063 meters (about 6,768 feet), and the lowest is 780 meters (about 2,559 feet).
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in La Faurie has changed over the years. This is called the population.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 226 | — |
| 1968 | 250 | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 227 | −9.2% |
| 1982 | 215 | −5.3% |
| 1990 | 224 | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 231 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 322 | +39.4% |
In 1962, there were 226 people. By 2008, the population had grown to 322. In January 2019, about 328 people lived in La Faurie. This shows that the number of residents has slowly increased over time.
Getting Around La Faurie
Several roads help people travel in and out of La Faurie. These roads connect the commune to other nearby towns and villages. The main roads that pass through La Faurie include the D28, D428, and D1075. The D1075 is also part of a larger European road network, known as the E712. These roads are important for daily life and for visitors.
Who Leads La Faurie?
Like all communes in France, La Faurie has a mayor who helps lead the community. The mayor is a person elected by the people to manage the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of La Faurie was Jean-Louis Cornand. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the commune. They help with things like local services and keeping the village running smoothly.
See also
In Spanish: La Faurie para niños
