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Le Glaizil

Commune

Ruins of the Castle of Lesdiguières

Coat of arms

Le Glaizil

Location in France

Le Glaizil

Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Country

France

Region

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur

Intercommunality

Valgaudémar

Area

21.93 km² (8.47 sq mi)

Population

(Jan. 2019)

160

• Density

7.30/km² (18.9/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

05062 /05800

Elevation

774–2,570 m (2,539–8,432 ft)
(avg. 862 m or 2,828 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Le Glaizil is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It's nestled in the beautiful French Alps, offering stunning mountain views.

This charming village is home to about 160 people, making it a very quiet and peaceful place. It covers an area of around 22 square kilometers (about 8.5 square miles). The village sits at an elevation of about 862 meters (2,828 feet) above sea level. The highest point in the commune reaches 2,570 meters (8,432 feet), while the lowest is 774 meters (2,539 feet).

Where is Le Glaizil?
Getting Around Le Glaizil
A Look at the Population
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Where is Le Glaizil?

Le Glaizil is found in the Hautes-Alpes department. This area is known for its tall mountains and beautiful natural scenery. The commune shares a border with the Isère department, which is another part of France.

Getting Around Le Glaizil

Even though Le Glaizil is a small village, it has roads that help people get around. The D57 and D57L roads are the main routes that pass through the commune. These roads connect Le Glaizil to nearby towns and villages.

A Look at the Population

Le Glaizil is a small community. In January 2019, about 160 people lived there. This makes it one of the smaller communes in France. The number of people living in Le Glaizil has changed a bit over the years, but it has always remained a small, close-knit community.