Chorges
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes | |
| Arrondissement | Gap | |
| Canton | Chorges | |
| Intercommunality | Avance | |
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| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Christian Durand | |
| Area1 | 53.34 km2 (20.59 sq mi) | |
| Population (2008)2 | 2,542 | |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 05040 / 05230 | |
| Elevation | 773–2,485 m (2,536–8,153 ft) (avg. 864 m or 2,835 ft) |
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Chorges 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
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 1,141 | — |
| 1968 | 1,173 | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 1,242 | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 1,391 | +12.0% |
| 1990 | 1,561 | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 1,882 | +20.6% |
| 2008 | 2,485 | +32.0% |
See also
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