La Bresse (French pronunciation: [la bʁɛs] ) is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France. The area is known for its ski resorts and outdoor activities.[3]

La Bresse
The centre of La Bresse, seen from the Roche du Daval
The centre of La Bresse, seen from the Roche du Daval
Coat of arms of La Bresse
Location of La Bresse
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La Bresse is located in France
La Bresse
La Bresse
La Bresse is located in Grand Est
La Bresse
La Bresse
Coordinates: 48°00′24″N 6°52′36″E / 48.0067°N 6.8767°E / 48.0067; 6.8767
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentVosges
ArrondissementSaint-Dié-des-Vosges
CantonLa Bresse
IntercommunalityCC Hautes Vosges
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Maryvonne Crouvezier[1]
Area
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57.94 km2 (22.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
4,041
 • Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
88075 /88250
Elevation580–1,366 m (1,903–4,482 ft)
(avg. 635 m or 2,083 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

La Bresse is located about 45 km west of Colmar and 55 km north west of Mulhouse in the valley of the Moselotte river within the Vosges regional park.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 5,290—    
1975 5,395+0.28%
1982 5,369−0.07%
1990 5,191−0.42%
1999 4,928−0.58%
2007 4,700−0.59%
2012 4,355−1.51%
2017 4,154−0.94%
Source: INSEE[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ "La Bresse-Hohneck Une station Labellemontagne – Fournisseur officiel de sensations". La Bresse - La Belle Montagne. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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