Mézel

Also known as Mesèu

Mézel (; ) is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.

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Mézel is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of France, situated within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It serves as the capital of the canton of Mézel and is located in the arrondissement of Digne-les-Bains. The municipality borders the communes of Beynes, Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson, Châteauredon, and Estoublon. Its postal code is 04270, and it falls under the electoral district of the canton of Riez.

The area of Mézel is 21.36 square kilometers. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 700 residents (324 male and 332 female) and another citing 576. Elevation data also differs, with values recorded at 971 meters, 585 meters, and 586 meters above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Paris.

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Locality: Mézel
Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country: France
Population: 576
Timezone: Europe/Paris

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Key facts

French commune.name: Mézel
French commune.commune status: Commune
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason Mezel.svg
French commune.image: Mezel04-1.jpg
French commune.caption: The main road in the village of Mézel
French commune.arrondissement: Digne-les-Bains
French commune.canton: Riez
French commune.INSEE: 04121
French commune.postal code: 04270
French commune.mayor: Marie Rose Couton
French commune.term: 2022–2026
French commune.intercommunality: CA Provence-Alpes
French commune.elevation min m: 537
French commune.elevation max m: 971
French commune.area km2: 21.36

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Mézel (; ) is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.

==Geography== The village lies on the right bank of the Asse, which forms all of the communes eastern border.

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