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Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson
A barn in the village of Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson
A barn in the village of Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson
Coat of arms of Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson
Coat of arms
Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson is located in France
Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson
Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson
Location in France
Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson
Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Arrondissement Digne-les-Bains
Canton Riez
Intercommunality Duyes et Bléone
Area
1
36.2 km2 (14.0 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
687
 • Density 18.98/km2 (49.15/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
04046 /04510
Elevation 470–960 m (1,540–3,150 ft)
(avg. 584 m or 1,916 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson is a small and charming commune in southeastern France. It is located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. A commune is like a small town or local area with its own local government.

Exploring Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson

This commune is part of the beautiful Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is known for its lovely natural surroundings. Imagine living in a place surrounded by hills and a river!

Geography and Nature

The Bléone river flows along the northwestern edge of Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson. Rivers are important for the environment and often provide pretty views. The area has different elevations, from 470 meters (about 1,542 feet) to 960 meters (about 3,150 feet) above sea level. This means you might find both valleys and higher grounds here.

Life in the Commune

Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson is a quiet place with a small population. In January 2019, about 687 people lived there. This makes it a peaceful community where people likely know their neighbors. Small communes like this often have a strong sense of local community.

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