Bras-d'Asse is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

Bras-d'Asse
The church of Saint-Nicolas, in Bras-d'Asse
The church of Saint-Nicolas, in Bras-d'Asse
Coat of arms of Bras-d'Asse
Location of Bras-d'Asse
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Bras-d'Asse is located in France
Bras-d'Asse
Bras-d'Asse
Bras-d'Asse is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Bras-d'Asse
Bras-d'Asse
Coordinates: 43°55′35″N 6°07′35″E / 43.9264°N 6.1264°E / 43.9264; 6.1264
CountryFrance
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentAlpes-de-Haute-Provence
ArrondissementDigne-les-Bains
CantonRiez
IntercommunalityCA Provence-Alpes
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Gilles Paul[1]
Area
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26.1 km2 (10.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
546
 • Density21/km2 (54/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
04031 /04270
Elevation455–812 m (1,493–2,664 ft)
(avg. 475 m or 1,558 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

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The village is at an elevation of 475 meters (1558 ft). The bordering municipalities are Saint-Jeannet, Estoublon, Saint-Julien-d'Asse, Saint-Jurs and Puimoisson. The municipality of Bras d'Asse is composed of three different hamlets : les Orésonnis, la Bégude Blanche and les Courtiers.

Hydrology

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The Asse river flows through the commune.

Environment

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Woods occupies 51% of the municipal area.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 352—    
1975 331−0.87%
1982 318−0.57%
1990 378+2.18%
1999 395+0.49%
2009 514+2.67%
2014 574+2.23%
2020 554−0.59%
Source: INSEE[3]

The inhabitants are named Bras d'assiens in French.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE