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Béost
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Béost is located in France
Béost
Béost
Location in France
Béost is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Béost
Béost
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Canton Oloron-Sainte-Marie-2
Intercommunality Vallée d'Ossau
Area
1
43.50 km2 (16.80 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
220
 • Density 5.06/km2 (13.10/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
64110 /64440
Elevation 484–2,688 m (1,588–8,819 ft)
(avg. 530 m or 1,740 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Béost is a small commune located in the southwestern part of France. It is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is like a county or region in France. This charming village is nestled in the beautiful Pyrenees mountains, offering stunning natural scenery.

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About Béost

Béost is a quiet village in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area. This region is in the southwest of France. It is known for its beautiful landscapes. The village is part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine administrative region.

Geography of Béost

Béost is located in the Ossau Valley. This valley is famous for its natural beauty. The village sits at an elevation of about 530 meters (1,739 feet). The land around Béost ranges from 484 meters to 2,688 meters high. This shows its mountainous surroundings. The total area of the commune is 43.50 square kilometers. This makes it a moderately sized area.

Location in France

Béost is part of the Oloron-Sainte-Marie arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division. It is also part of the canton of Oloron-Sainte-Marie-2. Cantons are smaller administrative areas. The commune is close to the border with Spain.

Population of Béost

Béost is a small community. In January 2019, its population was 220 people. This number comes from official statistics. The population is counted regularly by the French government. This helps them understand how communities are growing.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Béost has a local government. This government helps manage the village. The mayor of Béost is Jean-François Regnier. He has been the mayor since 2020. His term will last until 2026. The mayor and the local council work together. They make decisions for the community.

Intercommunality

Béost is part of an "intercommunality" group. This group is called Vallée d'Ossau. Intercommunality means that several communes work together. They share resources and services. This helps them manage things like waste or public transport. It makes it easier for smaller villages to provide services.

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