Parves facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parves
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Part of Parves-et-Nattages
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 Parves
Location in France
Parves
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Belley |
| Canton | Belley |
| Commune | Parves-et-Nattages |
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5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi) |
| Population
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361 |
| • Density | 65.28/km2 (169.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
01300
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| Elevation | 240–623 m (787–2,044 ft) (avg. 500 m or 1,600 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Parves (pronounced parv) was once a small commune in eastern France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It was located in the Ain department. A department is a bit like a county or region in other countries.
On January 1, 2016, Parves joined with another commune called Nattages. Together, they formed a new, larger commune named Parves-et-Nattages. So, Parves is no longer a separate commune on its own.
Understanding Parves: A Former French Commune
Parves is situated in the eastern part of France. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. It is part of the Ain department. The Ain department is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.
The village of Parves itself sits at an elevation of about 500 meters (1,640 feet). Its lowest point is 240 meters (787 feet) and its highest point is 623 meters (2,044 feet). The total area of the former commune was about 5.53 square kilometers (2.14 square miles).
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Parves has changed over the years. Keeping track of population helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
Here's a look at the population of Parves in recent years:
- In 2006, there were 333 people living in Parves.
- By 2011, the population had grown slightly to 363 people.
- In 2021, the population was recorded as 361 people.
This shows that the population of Parves remained fairly stable in the years leading up to its merger.
See also
- In Spanish: Parves para niños
