Laye
Laye is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department.
Laye | |
The church and the surrounding buildings in Laye | |
Administration | |
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Country | France |
Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Department | Hautes-Alpes |
Arrondissement | Gap |
Canton | Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur |
Intercommunality | Champsaur |
Mayor | Rémi Jouglard (2008–2014) |
Statistics | |
Elevation | 976–2,158 m (3,202–7,080 ft) (avg. 1,200 m/3,900 ft) |
Land area1 | 10.55 km2 (4.07 sq mi) |
INSEE/Postal code | 05072/ 05500 |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Population
Historical population | ||
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Year | Population | ±% |
1962 | 125 | — |
1968 | 155 | +24.0% |
1975 | 137 | −11.6% |
1982 | 163 | +19.0% |
1990 | 192 | +17.8% |
1999 | 212 | +10.4% |
2008 | 231 | +9.0% |
Transport
Road
The D14, D88, D217A, and N85 roads pass through the commune.