Forcalquier

Coordinates: 43°57′36″N 5°46′50″E / 43.96°N 5.7806°E / 43.96; 5.7806
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Forcalquier
A general view of Forcalquier, with the Luberon Massif in the background
A general view of Forcalquier, with the Luberon Massif in the background
Coat of arms of Forcalquier
Location of Forcalquier
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Forcalquier is located in France
Forcalquier
Forcalquier
Forcalquier is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Forcalquier
Forcalquier
Coordinates: 43°57′36″N 5°46′50″E / 43.96°N 5.7806°E / 43.96; 5.7806
CountryFrance
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DepartmentAlpes-de-Haute-Provence
ArrondissementForcalquier
CantonForcalquier
IntercommunalityPays de Forcalquier et Montagne de Lure
Government
 • Mayor (2017–2020) Gérard Avril
Area
1
42.76 km2 (16.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
4,640
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
04088 /04300
Elevation397–904 m (1,302–2,966 ft)
(avg. 550 m or 1,800 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Forcalquier is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the southeastern part of France.