Arrondissements of the Hautes-Pyrénées department facts for kids
The Hautes-Pyrénées is a department in France. Imagine a department like a big region or state in your country. This department is divided into smaller areas called arrondissements. You can think of an arrondissement as a district or a borough. It's a way to organize the department into smaller parts for easier management.
Each arrondissement has a main city called a subprefecture. This city acts as the capital for that specific district. If the main capital city of the whole department is located within an arrondissement, then that city serves as both the department's capital and the arrondissement's capital.
Arrondissements are further divided into even smaller areas. These are called cantons and communes. Communes are like towns or villages.
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Arrondissements of Hautes-Pyrénées
The Hautes-Pyrénées department has three main arrondissements. Each one has its own capital city and covers a certain area. Here's a quick look at them:
| Code | Arrondissement | Capital City | Population (2014) |
Area (km²) |
Communes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651 | Argelès-Gazost | Argelès-Gazost | 38,813 | 1,300.2 | 87 |
| 652 | Bagnères-de-Bigorre | Bagnères-de-Bigorre | 46,384 | 1,675.7 | 171 |
| 653 | Tarbes | Tarbes | 143,753 | 1,488.1 | 212 |
What Each Arrondissement Does
Each arrondissement helps manage local services and administration. They work together to make sure the department runs smoothly. For example, they help with things like local elections, public records, and keeping track of the population.
Argelès-Gazost Arrondissement
This arrondissement is known for its beautiful mountain scenery. It's a popular spot for tourists who enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
Bagnères-de-Bigorre Arrondissement
This area is famous for its spa towns and historical sites. It offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Tarbes Arrondissement
Tarbes is the largest arrondissement by population and is home to the department's main capital city, Tarbes. It's a busy urban center with many services and activities.
History of These Districts
The way the Hautes-Pyrénées department is organized has changed a little over time. Here’s a simple timeline:
- 1790: The department was first created. Back then, it had five main districts: Tarbes, Bagnères, Vic, la Montagne (which is now Argelès), and les Quatre Vallées (La Barthe de Neste).
- 1800: The idea of "arrondissements" was introduced. This is when the three main arrondissements we know today were set up: Tarbes, Argelès-Gazost, and Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
- 1926: For a short time, the Argelès-Gazost arrondissement was removed.
- 1942: The Argelès-Gazost arrondissement was brought back. Since then, the structure has stayed the same.
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Map of arrondissements of the Hautes-Pyrénées department.
