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Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
A general view of the village
A general view of the village
Coat of arms of Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
Coat of arms
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is located in France
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
Location in France
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Alpes-Maritimes
Arrondissement Nice
Canton Tourrette-Levens
Intercommunality Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Area
1
81.03 km2 (31.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
132
 • Density 1.629/km2 (4.219/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
06119 /06660
Elevation 1,280–2,881 m (4,199–9,452 ft)
(avg. 1,480 m or 4,860 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is a small village in the south of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or district. This charming place is found in the region called Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is part of the Alpes-Maritimes department.

About Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage

Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is a quiet and beautiful area. It is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department. This department is famous for its stunning mountains and the nearby Mediterranean Sea.

Location and Geography

This commune is nestled high in the mountains. Its average height above sea level is about 1,480 meters (4,856 feet). The lowest point is 1,280 meters (4,199 feet). The highest point reaches 2,881 meters (9,452 feet). This makes it a great place for mountain activities.

The total area of Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is 81.03 square kilometers (31.29 square miles). This is a fairly large area for a small village. It means there is lots of open space and nature to explore.

Government and People

As of 2008, about 132 people lived in Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage. The village is led by a mayor. The mayor helps manage the commune and its services. From 2008 to 2014, Jean-Pierre Issautier was the mayor.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a town or a parish. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They make decisions about local services. These services include things like schools, roads, and public spaces.

See also

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