Béguey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Béguey
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The town hall in Béguey
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 Béguey
Location in France
Béguey
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Arrondissement | Langon |
| Canton | L'Entre-Deux-Mers |
| Intercommunality | Coteaux de Garonne |
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3.16 km2 (1.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,202 |
| • Density | 380.4/km2 (985.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
33040 /33410
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| Elevation | 2–90 m (6.6–295.3 ft) (avg. 20 m or 66 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Béguey is a small town, or commune, located in the southwest of France. It's part of the Gironde department within the Aquitaine region. Think of a commune as a local area, like a town or village, with its own local government. A department is like a county, and a region is a larger area, similar to a state or province.
Where is Béguey?
Béguey is found in the Gironde department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and is located in the larger Aquitaine region. It's in the southwestern part of France, not too far from the city of Bordeaux.
Life in Béguey
Béguey is a small community with a population of about 1,200 people as of January 2019. The town covers an area of about 3.16 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles). The land in Béguey varies in height, from 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) above sea level at its lowest point to 90 meters (about 295 feet) at its highest. The average height is around 20 meters (about 65 feet).
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Béguey is Jean Rupert. He was elected to serve the town from 2008 to 2014. The mayor is like the head of the town's local government. They help manage the town's services and represent its people.
Images for kids
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OpenStreetMap communal limit
See also
In Spanish: Béguey para niños
