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La Roche

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

La Roche is a third-order administrative division in Fribourg, Switzerland with 1,744 inhabitants, at 1,073 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marly, 9 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 36 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 36 km away.

Also known as: CH2149

Overview

La Roche is municipality in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Freiburg, Schweiz.

It is located in Gruyère District, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,711 (2018).

It covers about 24 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 747 metre.

Also known as: La Roche FR, Roche, La Roche, Fribourg

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Gruyère District
  • Area 24 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 41' 34" N, 7° 9' 39" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1073 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,744
  • Pop. Density 25 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.3%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

lauc
CH2149

Weather in La Roche

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Roche, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.4 to 7.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 264 W/m2.

Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 5.2 3.4 31 65 1,019.7 - / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
6h 0.6 2.0 64 91 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 108.2 n/a
12h -1.3 1.2 113 93 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 43 0.0 n/a
18h -1.4 1.3 103 93 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 17 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 7.7 2.5 26 58 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 88 263.8 n/a
30h 0.9 1.6 121 91 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 152.3 n/a
36h 0.1 1.6 142 86 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
42h -0.2 1.8 124 83 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
Thursday 9.6 1.4 338 50 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 92 269.7 n/a
54h 3.9 1.5 129 78 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 98 138.9 n/a
60h 3.3 1.2 160 80 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 3.4 1.7 186 86 1,023.3 0.01 / 0.01 98 0.0 n/a
Friday 6.0 0.8 197 93 1,023.2 3.01 / 3.02 100 69.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Roche?
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.4 to 7.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 264 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Roche today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 01m.
What is the local time in La Roche?
Local time is 23:53. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is La Roche?
La Roche is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in La Roche?
Population about 1,744.
What is the elevation of La Roche?
DEM 1,073 m.
Where is La Roche located?
It is at 46.69266, 7.16082 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Roche in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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