Gap, Hautes-Alpes
Gap (French pronunciation: [ɡap], Occitan: [ˈɡap]) is the prefecture of the department of Hautes-Alpes, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Southeastern France. In 2019, the commune had a population of 40,631, making it the most populated city in Hautes-Alpes. At a height of 750 metres above sea level, to the south of the Écrins Massif, it is also France's highest prefecture.
Gap | |
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Prefecture and commune | |
Gap seen from Puymare Hill | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Gap | |
Gap Gap | |
| Coordinates: 44°33′34″N 6°04′43″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes |
| Arrondissement | Gap |
| Canton | Gap-1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Intercommunality | CA Gap-Tallard-Durance |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Roger Didier |
| Area 1 | 110.43 km2 (42.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 40,500 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Gapençais |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 05061 /05000 |
| Elevation | 625–2,360 m (2,051–7,743 ft) (avg. 745 m or 2,444 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Together with other Alpine towns, Gap engages in the Alpine Town of the Year Association for the implementation of the Alpine Convention to achieve sustainable development in the Alpine Arc. Gap was awarded Alpine Town of the Year in 2002. In 2013 Gap was named the sportiest city in France by the national sports newspaper L'Équipe.
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