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La Motte en Champsaur
La Motte-en-Champsaur seen from the Infournas road
La Motte-en-Champsaur seen from the Infournas road
Coat of arms of La Motte en Champsaur
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La Motte en Champsaur is located in France
La Motte en Champsaur
La Motte en Champsaur
Location in France
La Motte en Champsaur is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
La Motte en Champsaur
La Motte en Champsaur
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Hautes-Alpes
Arrondissement Gap
Canton Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur
Intercommunality Champsaur-Valgaudemar
Area
1
52.8 km2 (20.4 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
212
 • Density 4.015/km2 (10.40/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
05090 /05500
Elevation 1,014–3,164 m (3,327–10,381 ft)
(avg. 1,095 m or 3,593 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

La Motte-en-Champsaur is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the beautiful Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It is a quiet place nestled in the mountains, offering stunning views and a peaceful environment.

People in La Motte-en-Champsaur

The population of a place tells us how many people live there. In La Motte-en-Champsaur, the number of residents has changed over the years.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 142 —    
1968 182 +28.2%
1975 151 −17.0%
1982 167 +10.6%
1990 155 −7.2%
1999 177 +14.2%
2008 185 +4.5%

In 1962, about 142 people lived in the commune. By 1968, this number grew to 182. The population has gone up and down a bit since then. For example, in 1975, it was 151, and in 1999, it was 177. More recently, in 2019, about 212 people called La Motte-en-Champsaur home.

Getting Around

Roads are very important for connecting towns and helping people travel.

Main Roads

Two main roads pass through La Motte-en-Champsaur. These are the D23 and D123 roads. They help residents and visitors move in and out of the commune. These roads are essential for daily life and for exploring the surrounding area.

Local Government

Like all towns, La Motte-en-Champsaur has a local government that helps run things. The person in charge is called the mayor.

The Mayor

The current mayor of La Motte-en-Champsaur is Bernard Gauthier. He was elected to serve from 2020 to 2026. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community. They help manage services like roads and local facilities.

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