Le Bersac (French pronunciation: [lə bɛʁsak]; Occitan: Lo Bersac) is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.
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Location of Le Bersac  | |
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| Coordinates: 44°24′45″N 5°45′02″E / 44.4125°N 5.7506°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes |
| Arrondissement | Gap |
| Canton | Serres |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Dominique Drouillard[1] |
| Area 1 | 8.02 km2 (3.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 140 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 05021 /05700 |
| Elevation | 636–1,299 m (2,087–4,262 ft) (avg. 700 m or 2,300 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Population
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1962 | 99 | — |
| 1968 | 112 | +13.1% |
| 1975 | 102 | −8.9% |
| 1982 | 118 | +15.7% |
| 1990 | 97 | −17.8% |
| 1999 | 134 | +38.1% |
| 2008 | 153 | +14.2% |
Tourism
editAlthough now emerging as a preferred tourist destination, the area has retained its charm and character. Restaurants, fishing, hiking, swimming, off-road exploring, and cross-country skiing are just some of the many activities available. The favourable weather patterns and local alpine ski areas make this a top year-round destination.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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