Castetpugon facts for kids
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Castetpugon
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 Castetpugon
Location in France
Castetpugon
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Pau |
| Canton | Garlin |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du canton de Garlin |
| Area
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7.49 km2 (2.89 sq mi) |
| Population
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174 |
| • Density | 23.23/km2 (60.17/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64180 /64330
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| Elevation | 114–251 m (374–823 ft) (avg. 148 m or 486 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Castetpugon is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is like a county or administrative area in France.
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Castetpugon: A Small French Village
Castetpugon is a charming place in France. It's known for being a peaceful and quiet area. The word "commune" means it's a local administrative division, similar to a town or village with its own local government.
Where is Castetpugon Located?
Castetpugon is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It's not far from the famous Pyrenees mountains, which form a natural border between France and Spain.
The village is part of the Pau and the Garlin. These are smaller administrative areas that help organize the region. Think of them as districts within a larger county.
People and Community in Castetpugon
According to information from 2006, Castetpugon had a population of 174 people. This makes it a very small community, where neighbors likely know each other well. Small villages often have a strong sense of community.
How Castetpugon is Governed
Like all communes in France, Castetpugon has a local government. The head of this government is the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Castetpugon was Jean Cassagnau. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the village, from local services to community projects.
Castetpugon is also part of a group of communes called the Communauté de communes du canton de Garlin. This is a group of villages that work together on shared services, like waste collection or public transport. It helps smaller communities share resources and get things done more efficiently.
The Land and Its Features
Castetpugon covers an area of about 7.49 square kilometers (which is about 2.89 square miles). The land in Castetpugon has different elevations. The lowest point is 114 meters (about 374 feet) above sea level, and the highest point reaches 251 meters (about 823 feet). The average elevation is around 148 meters (about 486 feet). These varying heights mean the landscape might include hills and valleys.
See also
In Spanish: Castetpugon para niños
