Orpierre
Orpierre is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department.
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Orpierre | |
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| An aerial view of the village in Orpierre. The RN75 road leads in from the left, from Eyguians. | |
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| Administration | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes |
| Arrondissement | Gap |
| Canton | Serres |
| Intercommunality | Baronnies |
| Mayor | Julie Ravel (2008–2014) |
| Statistics | |
| Elevation | 619–1,323 m (2,031–4,341 ft) (avg. 698 m/2,290 ft) |
| Land area1 | 27.57 km2 (10.64 sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 05097/ 05700 |
| 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 | 231 | — |
| 1968 | 258 | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 257 | −0.4% |
| 1982 | 275 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 335 | +21.8% |
| 1999 | 256 | −23.6% |
| 2008 | 324 | +26.6% |
Transport
Road
The D30, D130 and D230 roads pass through the commune.
Orpierre Media
Climber high on a route near the village
References
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