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Thônes
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Thônes () is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, and is the ″capital″ of local cheeses Reblochon and Chevrotin.
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Thônes is a commune in France, situated within the Canton of Thônes, Haute-Savoie, and the arrondissement of Annecy. It serves as the capital of the Canton of Thônes and is associated with the electoral district of canton of Faverges-Seythenex. The municipality shares borders with Alex, La Balme-de-Thuy, Les Clefs, and La Clusaz. Its postal code is 74230, and it is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
The area of Thônes is 52.33. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 6,891 residents (3,198 male and 3,378 female) and another citing 6,032. Elevation data also differs, with values recorded at 626, 627, and 2,280 above sea level. The official name is Thônes, and the local time zone is Europe/Paris.
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Place details
- Locality
- Thônes
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- France
- Population
- 6,032
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
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Key facts
- French commune.name
- Thônes
- French commune.commune status
- Commune
- French commune.image
- 1030888-Thones city center-Thones.jpg
- French commune.caption
- The centre of Thônes
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason ville fr Thônes (Haute-Savoie).svg
- French commune.arrondissement
- Annecy
- French commune.canton
- Faverges
- French commune.INSEE
- 74280
- French commune.postal code
- 74230
- French commune.mayor
- Matthieu Longo-Bozon
- French commune.term
- 2020–2026
- French commune.intercommunality
- Vallées de Thônes
- French commune.elevation min m
- 574
- French commune.elevation max m
- 2280
- French commune.area km2
- 52.33
- French commune.website
- Mairie-thones.fr
- French commune.image flag
- Flag of Thônes.svg
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- Geography
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- References
Thônes () is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, and is the ″capital″ of local cheeses Reblochon and Chevrotin.
==Geography== The Fier flows northwestward through the middle of the commune and traverses the village.
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