Béguios facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Béguios
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 Béguios
Location in France
Béguios
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | |
| Arrondissement | Bayonne | |
| Canton | Saint-Palais | |
| Intercommunality | Amikuze | |
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11.26 km2 (4.35 sq mi) | |
| Population
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270 | |
| • Density | 24.0/km2 (62.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64105 /64120
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| Elevation | 40–295 m (131–968 ft) (avg. 100 m or 330 ft) |
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Béguios is a small village, also called a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It's found in a region known as the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This charming area is part of the historical region of Lower Navarre.
About Béguios
Béguios is a quiet place with a small population. In 2009, about 270 people lived there. The village is nestled in a beautiful landscape, with its elevation ranging from 40 meters (about 130 feet) to 295 meters (about 968 feet) above sea level. This means it has some hills and valleys around it.
Where is Béguios?
Béguios is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This département is in the New Aquitaine region of France. It's known for its stunning natural beauty, including the Pyrenees mountains. The village is part of the Bayonne arrondissement and the Saint-Palais canton. These are ways France organizes its local areas.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They make decisions about things like local services and community life. Béguios is one of many thousands of communes across France.
Local Government
The mayor of Béguios helps lead the community. From 2008 to 2014, Auger Pochelu was the mayor. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the village. They handle things like local roads, schools, and community events. Béguios is also part of a group of communes called Amikuze. This group works together on bigger projects that benefit several villages.
See also
In Spanish: Béguios para niños
