Orpierre
Orpierre (French pronunciation: [ɔʁpjɛʁ]; Occitan: Aurpèira) is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. The village has multiple venues for sport climbing nearby; one is directly to the north of the village.
Orpierre | |
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 An aerial view of the village in Orpierre. The RN75 road leads in from the left, from Eyguians. | |
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Location of Orpierre | |
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| Coordinates: 44°18′50″N 5°41′30″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes |
| Arrondissement | Gap |
| Canton | Serres |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Gilles Cremillieux[1] |
| Area 1 | 27.57 km2 (10.64 sq mi) |
| Population | 344 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 05097 /05700 |
| Elevation | 619–1,323 m (2,031–4,341 ft) (avg. 698 m or 2,290 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 231 | — |
| 1968 | 258 | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 257 | −0.4% |
| 1982 | 275 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 335 | +21.8% |
| 1999 | 256 | −23.6% |
| 2008 | 324 | +26.6% |
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
 Climber high on a route near the village |
 Street scene, Orpierre |
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