Anhaux facts for kids
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 Anhaux
Location in France
Anhaux
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | |
| Arrondissement | Bayonne | |
| Canton | Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry | |
| Intercommunality | Garazi-Baïgorri | |
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12.33 km2 (4.76 sq mi) | |
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286 | |
| • Density | 23.20/km2 (60.08/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64026 /64220
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| Elevation | 180–1,247 m (591–4,091 ft) (avg. 189 m or 620 ft) |
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| 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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Anhaux (which is called Anhauze in the local Basque language) is a small town or village in the southwestern part of France. It's known as a "commune," which is like a local government area, similar to a township or small municipality. Anhaux is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques "département," which is a region or administrative division in France.
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Discover Anhaux: A French Commune
Anhaux is a charming commune nestled in the beautiful Pyrénées-Atlantiques region of southwestern France. It's part of the larger administrative area known as a "département." Think of a département as being similar to a county or a state in other countries.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative division in France. It's basically a local government area that can be a city, a town, or even a small village like Anhaux. Each commune has its own mayor and local council who manage local services and represent the people living there.
Where is Anhaux Located?
Anhaux is situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is famous for its stunning natural beauty, including the Pyrenees mountains. The commune is part of the Bayonne arrondissement and the Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry canton, which are other ways France organizes its regions.
Geographic Features of Anhaux
Anhaux is located at coordinates 43.17 degrees north latitude and 1.29 degrees west longitude. The land in Anhaux varies quite a bit in height. The lowest point is about 180 meters (around 590 feet) above sea level, while the highest point reaches 1,247 meters (about 4,091 feet). The average elevation of the commune is 189 meters (about 620 feet). The total area of Anhaux is 12.33 square kilometers (about 4.76 square miles).
People of Anhaux
As of 2009, the population of Anhaux was 286 people. This makes it a small and close-knit community. The people living in Anhaux are part of the rich cultural heritage of the Basque Country, as this region is historically part of the French Basque area.
Local Government and Leadership
The mayor of Anhaux is Jacques Etchandy. He was elected to serve the commune from 2008 to 2014. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community, manage local services, and ensure the well-being of the residents. Anhaux is also part of the "Garazi-Baïgorri" intercommunality, which means it cooperates with nearby communes on certain projects and services.
Images for kids
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A business name on a lintel, a stone beam above a doorway.
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The Lavoir, a traditional public laundry house where people used to wash clothes.
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The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, a historic building in Anhaux.
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A traditional house in Anhaux, showing the local architecture.
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Another view of a house in Anhaux, highlighting the unique style of the region.
See also
In Spanish: Anhaux para niños
