La Garde, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Garde
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The village of La Garde overlooked by La Rocher Saint-Martin
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 La Garde
Location in France
La Garde
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | |
| Arrondissement | Castellane | |
| Canton | Castellane | |
| Intercommunality | Moyen Verdon | |
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16.63 km2 (6.42 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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118 | |
| • Density | 7.10/km2 (18.38/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
04092 /04120
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| Elevation | 777–1,894 m (2,549–6,214 ft) (avg. 900 m or 3,000 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
La Garde is a small village in southeastern France. It is part of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. A department is like a county or region in other countries. La Garde is also a commune, which is the smallest type of local government area in France.
Where is La Garde?
La Garde is located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. This area is known for its beautiful mountains and natural scenery. The village sits at an elevation of about 900 meters (2,953 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 777 meters (2,549 feet) and its highest point is 1,894 meters (6,214 feet).
Geography and Nature
The commune of La Garde covers an area of 16.63 square kilometers (6.42 square miles). This means it's a relatively small area. The landscape around La Garde is very mountainous. You can see the Rocher Saint-Martin (Saint-Martin's Rock) overlooking the village. This rock is a famous landmark.
People of La Garde
As of January 2019, La Garde had a population of 118 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The people who live here are called Gardois (for men) or Gardoises (for women).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, La Garde has a local government. It is part of the Castellane arrondissement and the Castellane canton. An arrondissement is a larger administrative area, and a canton is a smaller electoral division. The commune is also part of an intercommunality called Moyen Verdon, which means it works with nearby communes on shared projects.
