Chorges
Chorges (French pronunciation: [ʃɔʁʒ]; Vivaro-Alpine: Chorge) is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.
It is close to Gap. The name Chorges derives from Latin Catorimagus, itself coming from the Alpine tribe of the Caturiges in the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae.
Location
The village is 11 km (6.8 mi) away from La Bâtie-Vieille.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,173 | — |
| 1975 | 1,242 | +0.82% |
| 1982 | 1,391 | +1.63% |
| 1990 | 1,561 | +1.45% |
| 1999 | 1,882 | +2.10% |
| 2007 | 2,419 | +3.19% |
| 2012 | 2,714 | +2.33% |
| 2017 | 2,973 | +1.84% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
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