La Bresse
Commune in Grand Est, France
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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 | |
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 The centre of La Bresse, seen from the Roche du Daval | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location of La Bresse | |
  La Bresse  La Bresse | |
| Coordinates: 48°00′24″N 6°52′36″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Vosges |
| Arrondissement | Épinal |
| Canton | La Bresse |
| Intercommunality | CC Hautes Vosges |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Maryvonne Crouvezier[1] |
Area 1 | 57.94 km2 (22.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[2] | 3,853 |
| • Density | 66.50/km2 (172.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 88075 /88250 |
| Elevation | 580–1,366 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
| Year | Pop. | ±% 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% |
| 2023 | 3,853 | −1.25% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
