Lorette, Loire
Lorette is a town in France.
Lorette | |
Administration | |
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Country | France |
Region | Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Loire |
Arrondissement | Saint-Étienne |
Canton | La Grand-Croix |
Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Étienne Métropole |
Statistics | |
Elevation | 257–500 m (843–1,640 ft) (avg. 280 m/920 ft) |
Land area1 | 3.41 km2 (1.32 sq mi) |
Population2 | 4,843 (1999) |
- Density | 1,420/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
INSEE/Postal code | 42123/ 42420 |
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. |
It is the birthplace of 4-time Formula One champion Alain Prost.