Forcalquier
Forcalquier is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the southeastern part of France.
Forcalquier | |
A general view of Forcalquier, with the Luberon Massif in the background | |
Administration | |
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Country | France |
Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Department | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence |
Arrondissement | Forcalquier |
Canton | Forcalquier |
Intercommunality | Pays de Forcalquier et Montagne de Lure |
Mayor | Gérard Avril (2017–2020) |
Statistics | |
Elevation | 397–904 m (1,302–2,966 ft) (avg. 550 m/1,800 ft) |
Land area1 | 42.76 km2 (16.51 sq mi) |
Population2 | 4,640 (2009) |
- Density | 109/km2 (280/sq mi) |
INSEE/Postal code | 04088/ 04300 |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. |