Auriac, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Facts for Kids

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Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement	Pau
Canton	Terres des Luys et Coteaux du Vic-Bilh
Intercommunality	Luys en Béarn
Area ¹	5.23 km² (2.02 sq mi)
Population (Jan. 2019)	230
• Density	44.0/km² (113.9/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	64078 /64450
Elevation	145–250 m (476–820 ft) (avg. 242 m or 794 ft)
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Auriac is a small and charming commune (which is like a town or village) located in the southwestern part of France. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is a bit like a county or region in other countries.

About Auriac
- Location and Geography
- People and Government
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About Auriac

Auriac is a quiet place where people live and work. It is known for its peaceful countryside and traditional French feel. The commune is a local government area, and Auriac is one of many such places in France.

Location and Geography

Auriac is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area. This region is in the southwest of France, close to the famous Pyrenees mountains. The commune covers an area of about 5.23 square kilometers (which is about 2 square miles).

The land in Auriac is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 145 meters (about 476 feet) to 250 meters (about 820 feet). The average elevation is around 242 meters (about 794 feet). This means it has some gentle hills and valleys.

People and Government

As of January 2019, Auriac has a population of about 230 people. This makes it a very small and close-knit community.

The local government of Auriac is led by a Mayor. The mayor is like the town's leader. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Auriac was Christian Larrouturou. The mayor helps manage the town and its services for the people who live there. Auriac is also part of a larger group of communes called "Luys en Béarn," which helps them work together on bigger projects.