Veynes facts for kids
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 Veynes
Location in France
Veynes
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 | Veynes | |
| Intercommunality | Deux Buëch | |
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42.6 km2 (16.4 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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3,216 | |
| • Density | 75.49/km2 (195.53/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05179 /05400
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| Elevation | 771–1,815 m (2,530–5,955 ft) (avg. 814 m or 2,671 ft) |
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Veynes is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department.
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Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 3,474 | — |
| 1968 | 3,578 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 3,300 | −7.8% |
| 1982 | 3,178 | −3.7% |
| 1990 | 3,148 | −0.9% |
| 1999 | 3,093 | −1.7% |
| 2008 | 3,168 | +2.4% |
Transport
Road
The D20, D48, D320, D348, D648, D937E, D994 and D994B roads pass through the commune.
Rail
Veynes has a train station called Gare de Veynes.
See also
In Spanish: Veynes para niños
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