Castagnède, Pyrénées-Atlantiques facts for kids
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Castagnède
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 Castagnède
Location in France
Castagnède
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Orthez et Terres des Gaves et du Sel |
| Intercommunality | Béarn des Gaves |
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8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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200 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64170 /64270
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| Elevation | 21–171 m (69–561 ft) (avg. 82 m or 269 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Castagnède is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is located in the southwestern part of France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government.
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About Castagnède
Castagnède is a quiet place with a small population. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere and natural surroundings.
Where is Castagnède?
Castagnède is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area of France. This region is close to the famous Pyrenees mountains. It is also part of the Oloron-Sainte-Marie arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district in France.
Life in Castagnède
As of January 2019, Castagnède had about 200 people living there. This makes it a very small community. Life in such a commune is often calm and connected to nature. People might know their neighbors well.
Who Runs Castagnède?
Every commune in France has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor of Castagnède is Jean Hourquebie. He was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor helps manage the daily life and services for the people living in Castagnède.
Nature and Landscape
Castagnède covers an area of about 8.33 square kilometers. The land here has different elevations. The lowest point is 21 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 171 meters. The average elevation is 82 meters. This varied landscape adds to the natural beauty of the commune.
See also
Learn more about Castagnède in Spanish for kids: Castagnède (Pirineos Atlánticos) para niños
