Buzy, Pyrénées-Atlantiques facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buzy
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 Buzy
Location in France
Buzy
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Oloron-Sainte-Marie-2 |
| Intercommunality | Vallée d'Ossau |
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16.70 km2 (6.45 sq mi) |
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988 |
| • Density | 59.16/km2 (153.23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64157 /64260
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| Elevation | 296–561 m (971–1,841 ft) (avg. 426 m or 1,398 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Buzy is a charming small town, or commune, located in the beautiful southwest part of France. It's nestled in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. Think of a department like a county or a region in other countries.
About Buzy
Buzy is a peaceful place with a small population. As of January 2019, about 988 people lived there. It's a great example of a typical French village.
Where is Buzy?
Buzy is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. This area is in the southwest of France, not too far from the famous Pyrenees mountains. These mountains form a natural border between France and Spain. The town is also part of the Oloron-Sainte-Marie area.
Who runs Buzy?
Like all communes in France, Buzy has a mayor who helps run the town. The current mayor of Buzy is Fernand Martin. He was elected in 2020 and will serve until 2026. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community. This includes things like managing local services and looking after the town's public spaces.
