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Lettret
A view of the village of Lettret
A view of the village of Lettret
Coat of arms of Lettret
Coat of arms
Lettret is located in France
Lettret
Lettret
Location in France
Lettret is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Lettret
Lettret
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Hautes-Alpes
Arrondissement Gap
Canton Tallard
Intercommunality CA Gap-Tallard-Durance
Area
1
4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
191
 • Density 45.5/km2 (117.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
05074 /05130
Elevation 591–960 m (1,939–3,150 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.

Lettret is a small and charming commune (which is like a town or village) located in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It's a quiet place, home to a small number of people, and it sits in a beautiful natural area.

Where is Lettret?

Lettret is found in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It's part of the Hautes-Alpes department, which is known for its mountains and stunning landscapes. The commune is quite close to the border of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. This means it's surrounded by lovely scenery and is a great spot for enjoying nature.

People of Lettret

Lettret is a small community. In January 2019, about 191 people lived there. The number of people living in Lettret has changed over the years:

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 49 —    
1968 61 +24.5%
1975 55 −9.8%
1982 81 +47.3%
1990 92 +13.6%
1999 109 +18.5%
2008 165 +51.4%

As you can see, the population has grown steadily since the 1960s. The mayor, Rémy Oddou, helps lead the commune and make decisions for its residents.

Getting Around

The D942 road is an important route that goes right through Lettret. This road helps connect the commune to other nearby towns and villages, making it easier for people to travel in and out of the area.

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