2026 comparison
Gap vs Manosque: 2026 comparison
Gap has more inhabitants than Manosque: 42,685 versus 23,349, or 83% more. Gap covers a larger area (110 km² versus 56.7 km²), but Manosque is more densely populated: 412 inhabitants per km² versus 387.
The median apartment price is higher in Gap: €2,280 per m² versus €1,717. The median standard of living is higher in Gap (€25,410 a year versus €23,430).
The two cities are 86 km apart as the crow flies.
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Gap
City in Hautes-Alpes
FHautes-Alpes05Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 42,685 inhab.
- 184th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 110 km²
- Density
- 387 per km²
Manosque
City in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
FAlpes-de-Haute-Provence04Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 23,349 inhab.
- 396th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 56.7 km²
- Density
- 412 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
GapManosque
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Gap+83% | 42,685 | 23,349 | More populous: Gap+83% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Gap+0.8 pt | +1.8% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Gap+0.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Gap+1.2 pt | +2.6% | +1.4% | Stronger growth: Gap+1.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Manosque+6% | 387 | 412 | Denser: Manosque+6% |
| Under 15More young people: Manosque+1.6 pt | 15.2% | 16.8% | More young people: Manosque+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Gap+1.2 pt | 26.2% | 25.0% | More seniors: Gap+1.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Manosque+0.07 | 1.93 | 2.00 | Larger households: Manosque+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Gap+33% | 2,280 | 1,717 | More expensive: Gap+33% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Gap+9% | 3,101 | 2,857 | More expensive: Gap+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Manosque+19% | 12.4 | 14.7 | More expensive: Manosque+19% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Manosque+6% | 12.8 | 13.5 | More expensive: Manosque+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Gap+3.9 pts | 51.5% | 47.6% | More homeowners: Gap+3.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Manosque+6.4 pts | 33.5% | 39.9% | More houses: Manosque+6.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Gap+1.5 pt | 20.2% | 18.7% | More social housing: Gap+1.5 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Manosque+0.6 pt | 4.0% | 4.6% | More second homes: Manosque+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Manosque+4.1 pts | 8.1% | 12.2% | More vacant homes: Manosque+4.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Gap+11 pts | 62.05% | 50.95% | Higher rate: Gap+11 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Gap+8% | 25,410 | 23,430 | Higher: Gap+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Manosque+8.7 pts | 14.8% | 23.5% | Higher: Manosque+8.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Manosque+23% | €29,225 | €35,847 | Higher: Manosque+23% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Gap+6.1 pts | 47% | 41% | More taxpaying households: Gap+6.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Gap+2.3 pts | 75.4% | 73.0% | Higher: Gap+2.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Manosque+1.1 pt | 11.3% | 12.4% | Higher: Manosque+1.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Roger Didier | Camille Galtier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Manosque+2.4 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: Manosque+2.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Manosque+25% | 94.2402 in total | 117.3274 in total | More shops per capita: Manosque+25% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Manosque+19% | 24.8106 in total | 29.669 in total | More per capita: Manosque+19% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Manosque+29% | 41.5177 in total | 53.5125 in total | More per capita: Manosque+29% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+74% | 32.1137 in total | 18.443 in total | More per capita: Gap+74% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.611 in total | 2.66 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Manosque+55% | 3.013 in total | 4.711 in total | More per capita: Manosque+55% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Gap+10% | 5.0 | 4.5 | Better access: Gap+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+8% | 13.457 in total | 12.429 in total | More per capita: Gap+8% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Manosque+23% | 27.2116 in total | 33.478 in total | More per capita: Manosque+23% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+4% | 8.938 in total | 8.620 in total | More per capita: Gap+4% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Manosque+13% | 3.013 in total | 3.48 in total | More per capita: Manosque+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Gap+3 | 9 | 6 | More facilities: Gap+3 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Gap+11 | 24 | 13 | More schools: Gap+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Gap+1 | 6 | 5 | More middle schools: Gap+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Manosque+2 | 6 | 8 | More high schools: Manosque+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Gap+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Gap+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Gap+2% | 3.8 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Gap+2% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Manosque+2% | 8.5 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Manosque+2% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Manosque+22% | 3.6 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Manosque+22% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Manosque+57% | 0.9 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Manosque+57% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Manosque+32% | 9.6 | 12.6 | Higher rate: Manosque+32% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Manosque+1.1 °C | 11.5°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Manosque+1.1 °C |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Gap+25% | 863 | 693 | Wetter: Gap+25% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Gap+19 days/year | 84 | 65 | More rainy days: Gap+19 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Manosque+12 days/year | 76 | 88 | More frost days: Manosque+12 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Manosque+24 days/year | 28 | 52 | More hot days: Manosque+24 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Manosque+17 | 10 | 27 | More declarations: Manosque+17 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Manosque+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Manosque+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Gap+95% | 110 | 56.7 | Larger: Gap+95% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Gap+346 m | 731 m | 385 m | Higher: Gap+346 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes (05) | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Gap-Tallard-Durance | Communauté d'agglomération Durance-Lubéron-Verdon Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Gap | Manosque | |
| Functional area | Gap | Manosque |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Gap vs Manosque at a glance
| Criterion | Gap | Manosque |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 42,685 | 23,349 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.6% | +1.4% |
| Density per km² | 387 | 412 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,280 | 1,717 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,101 | 2,857 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 62.05% | 50.95% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,410 | 23,430 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Average temperature | 11.5°C | 12.6°C |
| Area km² | 110 | 56.7 |
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FAQ
Gap vs Manosque: your questions
Which is the larger city, Gap or Manosque?
By population, Gap: 42,685 inhabitants versus 23,349 for Manosque (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Gap is the 184th largest city in France, Manosque the 396th. By area, Gap is also the larger (110 km²).
How far is Gap from Manosque?
Gap and Manosque are 86 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Gap or Manosque?
To buy an apartment, Gap is more expensive: €2,280 per m² (median price), versus €1,717 in Manosque (+33%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Gap or Manosque?
In Gap, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,410 a year, versus €23,430 in Manosque (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Gap and Manosque in the same department?
No: Gap is in Hautes-Alpes (05), and Manosque in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04), both in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures