Mont-Dauphin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mont-Dauphin
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 Mont-Dauphin
Location in France
Mont-Dauphin
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes | |
| Arrondissement | Briançon | |
| Canton | Guillestre | |
| Intercommunality | Guillestre | |
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0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi) | |
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(Jan. 2019)
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173 | |
| • Density | 298/km2 (773/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05082 /05600
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| Elevation | 898–1,035 m (2,946–3,396 ft) (avg. 1,050 m or 3,440 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Mont-Dauphin is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Hautes-Alpes area of France. It's famous for its amazing fortress, which is a special historical site.
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The Famous Fortress of Mont-Dauphin
Mont-Dauphin is best known for its impressive fortress. This fortress is a very important historical place. It was built a long time ago to protect the area.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 2008, the Fortress of Mont-Dauphin was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This means it's recognized as a place of great importance to everyone in the world. UNESCO helps to protect and preserve these special sites.
How Many People Live Here?
Mont-Dauphin is a very small commune. In January 2019, only about 173 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place.
Getting Around Mont-Dauphin
If you want to visit Mont-Dauphin, you can get there by road. The D137 and D137T roads pass right through the commune.
See also
In Spanish: Mont-Dauphin para niños
