Lorette, Loire
Lorette is a town in France.
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Lorette | |
| Administration | |
|---|---|
| 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.