Bassussarry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bassussarry
Basusarri
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 Bassussarry
Location in France
Bassussarry
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | |
| Arrondissement | Bayonne | |
| Canton | Ustaritz-Vallées de Nive et Nivelle | |
| Intercommunality | Pays Basque | |
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7 km2 (3 sq mi) | |
| Population
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3,231 | |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64100 /64200
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| Elevation | 2–85 m (6.6–278.9 ft) (avg. 8 m or 26 ft) |
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Bassussarry is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is like a county or administrative area in France. This charming commune is known for its beautiful Basque Country surroundings.
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Discovering Bassussarry
Bassussarry is part of the Bayonne area and is close to the city of Bayonne. It's a place where you can experience the unique culture of the Basque Country, which spans parts of both France and Spain.
What is a French Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. Think of it like a local town or village government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. Bassussarry is one of many thousands of communes across France.
Geography and Location
Bassussarry is situated in a lovely natural setting. It is not far from the Atlantic coast and the Pyrenees mountains. The commune covers an area of about 7 square kilometers (about 2.7 square miles). Its elevation ranges from 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) to 85 meters (about 279 feet) above sea level. This means it has some flat areas and some gentle hills.
Population of Bassussarry
As of January 2019, Bassussarry had a population of 3,231 people. This makes it a relatively small community, but it is growing. People who live here enjoy a peaceful environment while still being close to larger towns and cities.
Images for kids
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The War Memorial plaque in the church
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The Parish Church of Saint-Barthélemy
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The Interior of the Church
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Basque Hilarri in the Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Bassussarry para niños
