Le Broc, Alpes-Maritimes
Le Broc (French pronunciation: [lə bʁɔk]; Occitan: Lo Bròc) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.
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 A general view of Le Broc | |
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| Coordinates: 43°48′37″N 7°10′14″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Alpes-Maritimes |
| Arrondissement | Grasse |
| Canton | Nice-3 |
| Intercommunality | Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Philippe Heura[1] |
| Area 1 | 18.65 km2 (7.20 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,417 |
| • Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 06025 /06510 |
| Elevation | 91–1,024 m (299–3,360 ft) (avg. 450 m or 1,480 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Shops and Restaurants: L'estragon, Chez l'italien, Au Bon Coin, L'Epi Du Broc, Salle De Spectacle Les Arts, Sodial, Bulle d'Haire and Megane Borg Secretariat. [3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 316 | — |
| 1968 | 339 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 360 | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 422 | +17.2% |
| 1990 | 671 | +59.0% |
| 1999 | 1,023 | +52.5% |
| 2008 | 1,301 | +27.2% |
Fishing
Le Broc consists of the river Var and the lake of Broc (Lac du Broc). Fishing is a popular activity in this man made lake however a license is required. A fishing license can be obtained in most tourist offices and local fishing clubs or shops. The main species of fish in the lake consist of: bleak, roach, perch, and mirror carp.
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
- "What shops are in le Broc France".
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