Contamine-sur-Arve
A community guide to Contamine-sur-Arve in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, la France.
- Population
- 1,634 residents
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 46.1422, 6.3322
Economy and services
The economy of Contamine-sur-Arve reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and la France. Businesses based in Contamine-sur-Arve draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Contamine-sur-Arve sits at approximate coordinates 46.1422 latitude and 6.3322 longitude within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The terrain and natural features around Contamine-sur-Arve reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Contamine-sur-Arve is a populated place in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, la France. The community supports 1,634 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Its position within the broader regional network gives Contamine-sur-Arve a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.