Laye

Laye is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department.

Laye

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The church and the surrounding buildings in Laye
Coat of arms of Laye
Administration
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
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%
 
Pic de l'Aiguille

Transport

Road

The D14, D88, D217A, and N85 roads pass through the commune.

References