Poligny, Hautes-Alpes facts for kids
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Poligny
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 Poligny
Location in France
Poligny
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 | Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur | |
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13.81 km2 (5.33 sq mi) | |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05104 /05500
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| Elevation | 896–2,082 m (2,940–6,831 ft) (avg. 1,062 m or 3,484 ft) |
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Poligny is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
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Geography
Despite being in the Alps, the northern commune area is relatively flat, as the commune is in a valley. The southern part of the commune is much hillier.
Transport
Road
The D17, D217A and D817 roads pass through the village of Poligny.
The N85 by-passes the village but still enters the commune.
Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 254 | — |
| 1968 | 262 | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 232 | −11.5% |
| 1982 | 219 | −5.6% |
| 1990 | 237 | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 230 | −3.0% |
| 2008 | 305 | +32.6% |
See also
In Spanish: Poligny (Altos Alpes) para niños
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