Ventavon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ventavon
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The Montagne de Saint-Genis seen from Ventavon
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 Ventavon
Location in France
Ventavon
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 | Laragne-Montéglin | |
| Intercommunality | Laragne | |
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42.69 km2 (16.48 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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584 | |
| • Density | 13.680/km2 (35.43/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05178 /05300
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| Elevation | 503–1,422 m (1,650–4,665 ft) (avg. 685 m or 2,247 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Ventavon is a small town, also called a 'commune,' located in the Hautes-Alpes area of France. It's a peaceful place where people live and work.
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People Living in Ventavon
Ventavon has a population of about 584 people, based on numbers from January 2019. Over the years, the number of people living here has changed. For example, in 1962, there were 283 residents, and by 2008, this number had grown to 517.
Getting Around Ventavon
Roads Connecting the Commune
Several roads help people travel through Ventavon. These include the D21, D21A, D942, and D1085. These roads connect Ventavon to other nearby towns and areas.
The A51 Autoroute
The A51 autoroute is a major highway that also goes through Ventavon. Highways like the A51 make it easier and faster to travel longer distances, connecting Ventavon to bigger cities and regions.
Where is Ventavon Located?
Ventavon is located in a special spot because it borders another area of France called the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. This means it's right on the edge of two different French regions.
