Champdepraz
Comune in Aosta Valley, Italy
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Champdepraz (French: [ʃɑ̃dəpʁa] ⓘ, Arpitan: Tsandeprà, lit. 'field of meadows') is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of northwestern Italy.
CountryItaly
FrazioniBarbustel, Blanchet, Boden, Capiron, Chef-lieu, Chantonnet, Covarey, Crestaz, Le Cugnon, Dialley, La Fabrique, Fussy (Füsse), Gettaz-des-Allemands, Hérin, La Ville (La Veulla), Les Sales, Losson, Viéring
Elevation523 m (1,716 ft)
DemonymChampdeprasiens
Champdepraz
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| Comune di Champdepraz | |
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.svg) Coat of arms | |
.svg) Location of the comune within the Aosta Valley | |
  Champdepraz Location of Champdepraz in Italy  Champdepraz Champdepraz (Aosta Valley) | |
| Coordinates: 45°41′N 7°39′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Frazioni | Barbustel, Blanchet, Boden, Capiron, Chef-lieu, Chantonnet, Covarey, Crestaz, Le Cugnon, Dialley, La Fabrique, Fussy (Füsse), Gettaz-des-Allemands, Hérin, La Ville (La Veulla), Les Sales, Losson, Viéring |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Monica Crétier |
| Area | |
• Total | 48 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 523 m (1,716 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2022)[2] | |
• Total | 729[3] |
| • Density | 15/km2 (39/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Champdeprasiens |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 11020 |
| Dialing code | 0125 |
| Patron saint | Saint Francis of Sales |
| Saint day | 24 January |
Geography
The town is situated in the Champdepraz valley, a lateral valley of the Aosta Valley.
The hydroelectric power station of Champdepraz is using the power of the water from Chalamy stream to generate electricity. The headquarter of the Mont Avic Natural Park, founded in 1989, is also located in this municipality.
