Bénéjacq facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bénéjacq
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 Bénéjacq
Location in France
Bénéjacq
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Pau |
| Canton | Vallées de l'Ousse et du Lagoin |
| Intercommunality | Vath Vielha |
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17.04 km2 (6.58 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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1,943 |
| • Density | 114.03/km2 (295.33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64109 /64800
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| Elevation | 249–466 m (817–1,529 ft) (avg. 249 m or 817 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bénéjacq is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is like a county or administrative area in France. Bénéjacq is known for its quiet charm and natural beauty, surrounded by the French countryside.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own mayor and local government. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people who live there. Bénéjacq is one of many thousands of communes across France.
How is Bénéjacq Governed?
Bénéjacq has a mayor who leads the local government. The current mayor is Marie-Ange Cazala Croutzet. Mayors are elected by the people living in the commune. They serve a specific term, which for Mayor Cazala Croutzet is from 2020 to 2026. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community.
Bénéjacq is also part of a larger group called an "intercommunality" named Vath Vielha. This means Bénéjacq works with nearby communes on bigger projects. These might include things like waste management or public transportation. This helps smaller towns share resources and work together.
Where is Bénéjacq Located?
Bénéjacq is situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area. This region is famous for its beautiful Pyrenees mountains. The town is located in the Pau arrondissement and the Vallées de l'Ousse et du Lagoin canton. These are just different ways to divide up the area for administrative purposes.
The town sits at an elevation of about 249 meters (around 817 feet) above sea level. Its highest point reaches 466 meters (about 1,529 feet). The total area of Bénéjacq is about 17.04 square kilometers (around 6.58 square miles). This gives you an idea of how big the town's land area is.
Who Lives in Bénéjacq?
As of January 2019, the population of Bénéjacq was 1,943 people. This number tells us how many residents live in the commune. The population count helps the local government plan for services and resources needed by the community.
What Can You See in Bénéjacq?
One notable building in Bénéjacq is the Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame. This is a local church, which is often a central part of French villages. Churches like this are important historical and cultural landmarks. They show the long history and traditions of the area.
See also
In Spanish: Bénéjacq para niños
