Montclus, Hautes-Alpes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montclus
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A flock of sheep being herded on the D994 road, at the entrance to Montclus
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 Montclus
Location in France
Montclus
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes | |
| Arrondissement | Gap | |
| Canton | Serres | |
| Intercommunality | Serres | |
| Area
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21.25 km2 (8.20 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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52 | |
| • Density | 2.447/km2 (6.34/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05081 /05700
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| Elevation | 680–1,546 m (2,231–5,072 ft) (avg. 719 m or 2,359 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. | ||
Montclus is a small and charming commune located in the Hautes-Alpes department of France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. Montclus is known for its quiet, natural surroundings and beautiful landscapes. It's a place where you can experience traditional French village life.
How Many People Live in Montclus?
Montclus is a very small commune. Not many people live there. The number of people living in a place is called its population. Over the years, the population of Montclus has changed a little bit.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 22 | — |
| 1968 | 47 | +113.6% |
| 1975 | 40 | −14.9% |
| 1982 | 46 | +15.0% |
| 1990 | 45 | −2.2% |
| 1999 | 48 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 50 | +4.2% |
As you can see from the numbers above, the population has stayed quite small. In 2008, about 50 people lived in Montclus. This makes it one of the less populated areas in France.
Getting Around Montclus
Even though Montclus is small, it has roads that connect it to other places. Roads are important for people to travel and for goods to be moved.
Main Roads in Montclus
The main roads that go through the commune of Montclus are the D450 and D994. These roads help residents and visitors get to and from the village. They also allow people to explore the beautiful Hautes-Alpes region.
See Also
In Spanish: Montclus (Altos Alpes) para niños
