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Andoins
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Andoins
Coat of arms
Andoins is located in France
Andoins
Andoins
Location in France
Andoins is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Andoins
Andoins
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement Pau
Canton Morlaàs
Intercommunality Luy-Gabas-Souye et Lées
Area
1
12.22 km2 (4.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
625
 • Density 51.15/km2 (132.47/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
64021 /64420
Elevation 255–357 m (837–1,171 ft)
(avg. 342 m or 1,122 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Andoins is a small town, 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. This charming commune is found in a beautiful region, not too far from the famous Pyrénées mountains.

About Andoins: A French Commune

Andoins is a quiet place where about 625 people live, based on a 2009 count. It covers an area of about 12.22 square kilometers. The town is managed by a mayor, who helps run the local services and looks after the community.

Location and Geography

Andoins is situated in a lovely part of southwestern France. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 255 meters to 357 meters. This means it has some gentle hills and valleys. The town is part of the Pau arrondissement and the Morlaàs canton, which are ways France organizes its regions.

Local Life in Andoins

Life in Andoins is typical of a small French commune. The town has its own school, where local children learn and grow. There is also a church, Saint-Laurent Church, which is an important part of the community's history and culture. Like many towns, Andoins has a War Memorial, which remembers those who served their country.

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