Vars, Hautes-Alpes facts for kids
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Vars
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The mountainous landscape around Vars
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 Vars
Location in France
Vars
Location in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes | |
| Arrondissement | Briançon | |
| Canton | Guillestre | |
| Intercommunality | Guillestre | |
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92.2 km2 (35.6 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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528 | |
| • Density | 5.727/km2 (14.832/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
05177 /05560
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| Elevation | 1,320–3,381 m (4,331–11,093 ft) (avg. 1,650 m or 5,410 ft) |
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Vars is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department.
Contents
Ski resort
It is famous for its ski resort that has 185 kilometres of ski slopes.
Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 245 | — |
| 1968 | 433 | +76.7% |
| 1975 | 779 | +79.9% |
| 1982 | 897 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | 941 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 637 | −32.3% |
| 2008 | 606 | −4.9% |
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Transport
Road
The D431 and D902 roads pass through Vars.
See also
In Spanish: Vars (Altos Alpes) para niños
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