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Puyméras
Coat of arms of Puyméras
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Puyméras is located in France
Puyméras
Puyméras
Location in France
Puyméras is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Puyméras
Puyméras
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Vaucluse
Arrondissement Carpentras
Canton Vaison-la-Romaine
Intercommunality Pays Voconces
Area
1
14.59 km2 (5.63 sq mi)
Population
 (1 999)
610
 • Density 41.8/km2 (108.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
84094 /84110
Elevation 275–846 m (902–2,776 ft)
(avg. 372 m or 1,220 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Puyméras is a small village in the south of France. It is home to about 610 people, based on a count from 1999. This lovely place is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is also part of the Vaucluse department. A "commune" is like a local government area, similar to a town or parish.

Discovering Puyméras

Puyméras is a quiet and beautiful village. It sits in a part of France known for its stunning scenery. The village is surrounded by hills and nature. This makes it a great place for outdoor activities.

Where is Puyméras Located?

Puyméras is in the southeastern part of France. It is found in the Vaucluse department. This department is known for its famous Mont Ventoux mountain. It is also known for its many vineyards. The village is part of the Carpentras arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. It helps organize local government.

How Big is Puyméras?

The village of Puyméras covers an area of about 14.59 square kilometers. This is roughly 5.6 square miles. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, varies. The lowest point is 275 meters (902 feet). The highest point reaches 846 meters (2,776 feet). The average elevation is around 372 meters (1,220 feet).

People of Puyméras

In 1999, the village had a population of 610 people. This makes Puyméras a small and close-knit community. The people living here are called "Puymérasiens." Life in a small commune often means everyone knows each other.

Local Government and Community

Like all communes in France, Puyméras has its own local government. This government helps manage the village. It takes care of things like local services and public spaces.

Connecting with Neighbors

Puyméras is part of a group of communes called "Pays Voconces." This group works together on projects. They share resources and ideas. This helps all the villages in the area grow and improve.

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