Bassens, Gironde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
Bassens
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Gironde | |
| Arrondissement | Bordeaux | |
| Canton | Lormont | |
| Intercommunality | Bordeaux | |
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10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi) | |
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7,472 | |
| • Density | 727.6/km2 (1,884.4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33032 /33530
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| Elevation | 2–56 m (6.6–183.7 ft) (avg. 45 m or 148 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Bassens is a cool town in the southwest of France. It's located in an area called the Gironde department. This department is part of the Aquitaine region. Bassens is known as a commune. This is like a small local government area in France. It sits close to the famous city of Bordeaux.
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Exploring Bassens
Bassens is a neat place with both natural beauty and important activities. You can find it in the Gironde department. This area is in the Aquitaine region of France. The town is very close to the Garonne River. This river is super important for the whole area.
Where is Bassens Located?
Bassens is in southwestern France. You can find its exact spot using special map coordinates. These are like a unique address on a global map. The coordinates for Bassens are 44.84 degrees north and 0.5217 degrees west. This puts it near the big city of Bordeaux. Bordeaux is a well-known city in France.
How Big is Bassens?
The town of Bassens covers about 10.27 square kilometers. That's roughly 4 square miles. Its height above sea level changes. The lowest part is about 2 meters (6.5 feet) high. The highest part reaches 56 meters (184 feet). The average height is around 45 meters (148 feet).
How Many People Live in Bassens?
As of January 2019, about 7,472 people call Bassens home. This number helps us understand the size of the community. It shows that Bassens is a medium-sized town. The people who live here are called residents. They help make the town a lively place.
Life in Bassens
Bassens has a local government that helps run the town. Like all communes in France, it has a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the town's government. They work to make important decisions for the community.
Who Was the Mayor of Bassens?
From 2008 to 2014, Jean-Pierre Turon was the mayor of Bassens. The mayor's job is to manage the town's services. These services include things like schools, roads, and local events. They also speak for the town to the wider region.
Bassens and the Garonne River
One important thing about Bassens is its link to the Garonne River. The town has docks along the river. These docks are places where ships can load and unload goods. This means Bassens helps with trade and transport. The river helps connect Bassens to other places.
Images for kids
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Docks on the Garonne River
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The coat of arms for Bassens
