Châtel, Haute-Savoie
Châtel (French pronunciation: [ʃatɛl]; Arpitan: Châtél) is a commune on the Swiss border in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France. In 2019, it had a population of 1,246. Situated in the northern part of the French Alps, Châtel is part of the French-Swiss ski domain known as Portes du Soleil. Despite its development into a major ski resort, the village still retains many of its traditional alpine characteristics.
Châtel
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A general view of Châtel | |
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Châtel Châtel | |
| Coordinates: 46°16′03″N 6°50′30″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Haute-Savoie |
| Arrondissement | Thonon-les-Bains |
| Canton | Évian-les-Bains |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Nicolas Rubin |
| Area 1 | 32.19 km2 (12.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 1,193 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 74063 /74390 |
| Elevation | 1,053–2,430 m (3,455–7,972 ft) (avg. 1,183 m or 3,881 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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