La Piarre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Piarre
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 La Piarre
Location in France
La Piarre
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 |
| Intercommunality | Serres |
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21.67 km2 (8.37 sq mi) |
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93 |
| • Density | 4.292/km2 (11.12/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05102 /05700
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| Elevation | 760–1,760 m (2,490–5,770 ft) (avg. 880 m or 2,890 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
La Piarre is a small commune in southeastern France. A commune is like a small town or village. It is located in the Hautes-Alpes department. This area is known for its beautiful mountains and peaceful countryside.
Where is La Piarre?
La Piarre is found in the Hautes-Alpes department. This department is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The commune shares a border with the Drôme department. This means it is right on the edge of two different areas in France.
People of La Piarre
The number of people living in La Piarre is quite small. In January 2019, about 93 people lived there. The population has changed over the years. Sometimes it goes up, and sometimes it goes down. Knowing the population helps us understand how a place is growing or shrinking.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 60 | — |
| 1968 | 77 | +28.3% |
| 1975 | 62 | −19.5% |
| 1982 | 61 | −1.6% |
| 1990 | 57 | −6.6% |
| 1999 | 63 | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 96 | +52.4% |
Getting Around La Piarre
The main way to travel through La Piarre is by road. The D27 road goes right through the commune. This road connects La Piarre to other nearby towns and villages. It is important for people who live there to get around.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, La Piarre has a mayor. The mayor helps to run the local government. They make decisions about things like roads, schools, and local services. Éric Oddou was the mayor of La Piarre from 2008 to 2014.
