Aast, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Facts for Kids

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Aast

Commune

Town hall

Coat of arms

Aast

Location in France

Aast

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

Vallées de l'Ousse et du Lagoin

Intercommunality

Communauté de communes Ousse-Gabas

Area

4.75 km² (1.83 sq mi)

Population

(2014)

177

• Density

37.26/km² (96.5/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

64001 /64460

Elevation

367–393 m (1,204–1,289 ft)
(avg. 390 m or 1,280 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Aast (pronounced "Ahst") is a small and peaceful village in southwestern France. It is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. This area is known for its beautiful Pyrenees mountains and the nearby Atlantic Ocean coast. Aast is a quiet place where people live and work, just like many other small towns across France.

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About Aast

Aast is a "commune" in France. A commune is the smallest type of local government area. Think of it like a town or a village with its own local council and mayor. The mayor helps run the village and makes decisions for the people living there. Aast is part of the larger Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. This department is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France.

Where is Aast?

Aast is located near the border of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. It is situated in a lovely part of France. The village sits at an elevation of about 390 meters (around 1,280 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 4.75 square kilometers (1.83 square miles). In 2014, about 177 people lived in Aast. This makes it a very small and close-knit community.

Getting Around Aast

Even though Aast is a small village, it has roads that connect it to other places. The D311 and D64 roads are the main routes that pass through the commune. These roads help residents travel to nearby towns and cities. They are important for daily life and for visitors coming to Aast.