Bastanès facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bastanès
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 Bastanès
Location in France
Bastanès
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Le Cœur de Béarn |
| Intercommunality | Canton de Navarrenx |
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5.26 km2 (2.03 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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98 |
| • Density | 18.63/km2 (48.25/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64099 /64190
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| Elevation | 99–265 m (325–869 ft) (avg. 135 m or 443 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bastanès is a small commune in the southwestern part of France. It is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government.
About Bastanès
Bastanès is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area. This region is known for its beautiful Pyrenees mountains. The commune is part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, which is one of the largest regions in France.
Geography and Nature
Bastanès is a small place. It covers an area of about 5.26 square kilometers. The land here is not flat. Its lowest point is 99 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 265 meters. This means there are some hills and valleys around the commune.
Population
As of January 2019, Bastanès had a population of 98 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The population numbers are tracked by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in France.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Bastanès has a mayor. The mayor is in charge of the local government. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Bastanès was Thierry Gère. The mayor helps manage local services and represents the people of Bastanès.
Bastanès is part of a larger area called the Canton de Navarrenx. This is a group of communes that work together on some projects. It helps smaller communes share resources and make decisions.
Images for kids
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Exit from Bastanès, showing a view of the Pyrenees mountains.
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The Church of Saint-Laurent, a historic building in Bastanès.
