Vitrolles, Hautes-Alpes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vitrolles
|
||
|---|---|---|
,_vergers.jpg)
Orchards in Vitrolles
|
||
|
||
 Vitrolles
Location in France
Vitrolles
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
|
||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes | |
| Arrondissement | Gap | |
| Canton | Tallard | |
| Intercommunality | Gap-Tallard-Durance | |
| Area
1
|
14.62 km2 (5.64 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
|
209 | |
| • Density | 14.30/km2 (37.03/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05184 /05110
|
|
| Elevation | 545–1,455 m (1,788–4,774 ft) (avg. 760 m or 2,490 ft) |
|
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
.svg)
Vitrolles is a small commune located in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. A commune is like a local town or village area. The Hautes-Alpes department is known for its beautiful mountains.
Contents
About Vitrolles
Vitrolles is a quiet place with a small population. In January 2019, about 209 people lived there. The area of the commune is about 14.62 square kilometers. This makes it a very small community.
Geography and Nature
The commune is in a hilly region. Its lowest point is 545 meters (about 1,788 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 1,455 meters (about 4,774 feet). The average elevation is around 760 meters (about 2,493 feet). This means Vitrolles is surrounded by hills and mountains. You can often see beautiful orchards in Vitrolles. These are fields where fruit trees like apple or pear trees grow.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Vitrolles has a mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and its services. The current mayor is Philippe Biais. He works to make sure the commune runs smoothly for its residents.
Getting Around Vitrolles
Several roads help people travel in and out of Vitrolles. These include the D20, D120, D220, D420, and D1085 roads. These roads connect Vitrolles to nearby towns and villages.
Major Roads
The A51 autoroute also passes through Vitrolles. An autoroute is a major highway, similar to a freeway. It helps people travel faster over longer distances. This makes it easier to reach bigger cities from Vitrolles.
Where is Vitrolles?
Vitrolles is located in the Hautes-Alpes department. It is close to the border of another department called Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. This means it's in a region with diverse landscapes.
