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Théus
A view over Théus village
A view over Théus village
Coat of arms of Théus
Coat of arms
Théus is located in France
Théus
Théus
Location in France
Théus is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Théus
Théus
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department Hautes-Alpes
Arrondissement Gap
Canton Chorges
Intercommunality Pays de Serre Ponçon
Area
1
16.71 km2 (6.45 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
214
 • Density 12.81/km2 (33.17/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
05171 /05190
Elevation 635–1,732 m (2,083–5,682 ft)
(avg. 875 m or 2,871 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Théus is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the beautiful mountains of southeastern France. It is part of the Hautes-Alpes area, which is like a county in France. This charming place is known for its lovely views and quiet life.

How Many People Live in Théus?

The number of people living in a place is called its population. Théus is a small commune, and its population has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in Théus at different times:

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 143 —    
1968 144 +0.7%
1975 132 −8.3%
1982 137 +3.8%
1990 140 +2.2%
1999 156 +11.4%
2008 189 +21.2%

As you can see, the population was around 140 people for many years. By 2008, it grew to 189 people. In January 2019, about 214 people called Théus their home.

Getting Around Théus

Roads are very important for connecting villages and towns. They help people travel and transport goods. Several roads pass through the commune of Théus. These roads include the D53, D53T, D900B, and D951. They help residents and visitors move easily in and out of the village.

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