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Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement	Bayonne
Canton	Pays de Bidache, Amikuze et Ostibarre
Intercommunality	Pays Basque
Area ¹	5.32 km² (2.05 sq mi)
Population (Jan. 2019)	77
• Density	14.47/km² (37.49/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	64045 /64120
Elevation	60–370 m (200–1,210 ft) (avg. 291 m or 955 ft)
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Arhansus is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is like a large administrative area or region. This charming place is known for its quiet, rural setting and beautiful natural surroundings.

What is Arhansus?
- Where is Arhansus located?
- What is special about Arhansus?
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What is Arhansus?

Arhansus is a commune, which is the smallest administrative division in France. Think of it as a local town or village with its own mayor and local government. Arhansus is one of many such communes across France. The département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques is a larger area that includes many communes. It is named after the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, which are nearby.

Where is Arhansus located?

Arhansus is situated in a beautiful region. It is part of what is historically known as Lower Navarre. The village sits at an elevation of about 291 meters (around 955 feet) above sea level. It is a very small community, with a population of only 77 people as of January 2019. This makes it a peaceful and close-knit place.

What is special about Arhansus?

Even though Arhansus is small, it has features typical of French villages. It has a town hall (Mairie), which is where local government business happens. There is also a church, the Church of Saint-Étienne, which often serves as a central point for the community.

The village is also home to a fronton. This is a special wall used for playing Basque pelota, a traditional sport popular in the Basque Country, where Arhansus is located. The Bidouze river flows through Arhansus, adding to its natural beauty. You can also see old farms, showing the area's agricultural history.