Lazer, Hautes-Alpes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lazer
Commune
Coat of arms
Lazer Location in France Show map of France Lazer Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Show map of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country	France
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department	Hautes-Alpes
Arrondissement	Gap
Canton	Laragne-Montéglin
Intercommunality	Laragne
Area 1	21.98 km2 (8.49 sq mi)
Population  (Jan. 2019)	342
• Density	15.560/km2 (40.30/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	05073 /05300
Elevation	565–1,321 m (1,854–4,334 ft) (avg. 600 m or 2,000 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Lazer is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Hautes-Alpes area of France. It's a peaceful place where people live and work together. A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France.

People Living in Lazer

The number of people living in Lazer has changed over the years. This is called the population. Knowing the population helps us understand how a town grows or shrinks.

How the Population Has Grown

Here's a look at how many people have lived in Lazer at different times:

• In 1962, there were 169 people.
• By 1968, the number grew slightly to 174.
• In 1975, it was 176 people.
• The population saw a bigger jump to 258 by 1982.
• In 1990, it reached 267.
• By 1999, there were 274 residents.
• In 2008, the population was 329.
• As of January 2019, Lazer had 342 people living there.

This shows that Lazer has slowly grown over many years.

Getting Around Lazer

Roads are very important for any town. They help people travel, deliver goods, and connect Lazer to other places.

Main Roads in Lazer

Several roads pass through the commune of Lazer. These include:

• The D51 road
• The D112 road
• The D212 road
• The D942 road

These roads help residents and visitors move easily in and out of Lazer.

See also

In Spanish: Lazer (Altos Alpes) para niños