Le Broc (French pronunciation: [lə bʁɔk]; Occitan: Lo Bròc) is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in south-eastern France. Le Broc is 14 kilometres from Nice, the nearest city, 10 kilometres from the nearest town of Vence and is 672 kilometres from the capital of France, Paris.[3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 339 | — |
| 1975 | 360 | +0.86% |
| 1982 | 422 | +2.30% |
| 1990 | 671 | +5.97% |
| 1999 | 1,023 | +4.80% |
| 2009 | 1,315 | +2.54% |
| 2014 | 1,397 | +1.22% |
| 2020 | 1,417 | +0.24% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Fishing
Le Broc lies on the river Var and the lake of Broc (Lac du Broc). Fishing is a popular activity in this man made lake however a license is required. A fishing license can be obtained in most of the tourist offices and local fishing clubs or shops. The main species of fish that live in the lake consist of: bleak, roach, perch, and mirror carp.
Climate
During the summer, the temperature can go up to 30oC (80oF), but in the winter, temperatures can drop as low as 10oC (50oF). Le Broc has a similar climate to many other parts of Southern France despite its increased elevation.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Location of Le Broc, France". francethisway.com, France this way. 12 December 2022.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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