Laragne-Montéglin facts for kids
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Laragne-Montéglin
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The entrance portal of the remains of the castle of Laragne
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 Laragne-Montéglin
Location in France
Laragne-Montéglin
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 | |
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23.51 km2 (9.08 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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3,543 | |
| • Density | 150.70/km2 (390.32/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05070 /05300
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| Elevation | 544–1,240 m (1,785–4,068 ft) (avg. 573 m or 1,880 ft) |
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Laragne-Montéglin is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department.
Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 2,998 | — |
| 1968 | 3,579 | +19.4% |
| 1975 | 3,847 | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 3,647 | −5.2% |
| 1990 | 3,371 | −7.6% |
| 1999 | 3,296 | −2.2% |
| 2008 | 3,532 | +7.2% |
Transport
Road
The D122, D422, D942 and D1075 (E712) roads pass through the commune.
Rail
Laragne-Montéglin has a train station called Gare de Laragne.
Geography
The Buëch river passes through the commune.
Location
The commune borders the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.
See also
In Spanish: Laragne-Montéglin para niños
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