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Oze
The church in Oze
The church in Oze
Oze is located in France
Oze
Oze
Location in France
Oze is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Oze
Oze
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Hautes-Alpes
Arrondissement Gap
Canton Serres
Intercommunality Deux Buëch
Area
1
12.03 km2 (4.64 sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
05099 /05400
Elevation 737–1,603 m (2,418–5,259 ft)
(avg. 850 m or 2,790 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Oze is a small and peaceful commune in southeastern France. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own local government. Oze is part of the Hautes-Alpes department and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It's a place where people live and work, surrounded by beautiful French landscapes.

Exploring Oze

Oze is located in a lovely part of France, known for its mountains and natural beauty. It's a quiet area, perfect for enjoying the outdoors. The commune covers about 12 square kilometers (around 4.6 square miles).

How to Get Around Oze

Getting to and from Oze is mostly done by road. Several local roads help people travel through the commune.

Roads in Oze

The main roads that pass through Oze include the D994, D48, and D49. These roads connect Oze to nearby towns and villages.

Train Travel Near Oze

Even though a railway line goes through Oze, there isn't a train station right in the commune. If you want to travel by train, the closest station is in a town called Aspres-sur-Buëch.

Oze's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Oze has changed over the years. Like many small communes, its population can go up and down.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 40 —    
1968 60 +50.0%
1975 54 −10.0%
1982 67 +24.1%
1990 58 −13.4%
1999 65 +12.1%
2008 93 +43.1%


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