Ance facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ance
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Part of Ance Féas
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Town hall
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 Ance
Location in France
Ance
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Oloron-Sainte-Marie-1 |
| Commune | Ance Féas |
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10.12 km2 (3.91 sq mi) |
| Population
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230 |
| • Density | 22.7/km2 (58.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
64570
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| Elevation | 244–581 m (801–1,906 ft) (avg. 252 m or 827 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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Ance is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area, which is called a département in France. Ance is known for its quiet, rural setting.
Discover Ance: A French Village
Ance is a charming place in the French countryside. It is home to about 230 people, according to numbers from 2014. The village covers an area of about 10 square kilometers (around 4 square miles). This makes it a small but peaceful community.
Where is Ance Located?
Ance is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is close to the famous Pyrenees mountains. The village itself sits at an elevation of about 252 meters (827 feet) above sea level. The land around Ance varies quite a bit, from 244 meters (801 feet) to 581 meters (1,906 feet) high. This means it has some hills and higher ground nearby.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is like a local government area or a municipality. It is the smallest unit of local administration. Each commune has its own mayor and a town council. These officials manage local services for the people living there. This includes things like roads, schools, and public buildings. Ance is one of many thousands of communes across France.
Life in Ance
Life in Ance is typical of a small French village. The main public building is often the town hall, or mairie, as seen in the picture. This is where local decisions are made and services are provided. People in Ance likely enjoy the quiet life and the natural beauty of the surrounding area. The village is part of the larger administrative area of Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
