Verchaix
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| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Haute-Savoie |
| Arrondissement | Bonneville |
| Canton | Samoëns |
| Mayor | Yvon Denambride (2001–2008) |
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| Elevation | 654–2,092 m (2,146–6,864 ft) (avg. 788 m or 2,585 ft) |
| Land area1 | 15.89 km2 (6.14 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 648 (2006) |
| - Density | 41 /km2 (110 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 74294/ 74440 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Coordinates: 46°05′50″N 6°40′37″E / 46.0972°N 6.6769°E
Verchaix is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
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[edit] Geography
Verchaix is located on a small plateau above the north bank of the river Giffre. The commune spans an altitude of 654m to 2092m.
[edit] Industry
There are a small number of hotels and restaurants and Verchaix is a summer and skiing holiday destination.
[edit] Name
The name Verchaix is taken from the verdant south-facing slopes that have traditionally been used in viticulture.
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