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Aincille

Aintzila

Commune

Coat of arms

Aincille

Location in France

Aincille

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

Montagne Basque

Pays Basque

Area

6.26 km² (2.42 sq mi)

Population

(Jan. 2019)

115

• Density

18.37/km² (47.58/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

64011 /64220

Elevation

198–755 m (650–2,477 ft)
(avg. 240 m or 790 ft)

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

Aincille (pronounced "Ain-seel") is a charming small town, also known as a commune. It is located in the southwestern part of France. This quiet village is nestled within the beautiful Pyrénées-Atlantiques area.

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About Aincille

Aincille is a peaceful place. It is typical of many small French villages. It offers a glimpse into traditional French life.

Where is Aincille?

Aincille is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This region is in the southwest of France. It is part of the Bayonne area. It is also within the Montagne Basque region. This means it is close to the mountains.

How Many People Live There?

Aincille is a very small community. In January 2019, about 115 people lived there. This makes it one of the smaller communes in France. The total area of the town is about 6.26 square kilometers.

Who is in Charge?

Like all French communes, Aincille has a mayor. The mayor helps run the town. From 2014 to 2020, Gilbert Oçafrain was the mayor. The town also works with other nearby towns. This is called "intercommunality." Aincille is part of the Pays Basque group. This helps them share resources and services.

What is the Land Like?

Aincille is located in a varied landscape. Its lowest point is 198 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 755 meters. The average elevation is around 240 meters. This shows that the town is in a hilly or mountainous area. The coordinates for Aincille are 43.1455 degrees North and 1.1938 degrees West.