Communes of the Hautes-Pyrénées department facts for kids

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The Hautes-Pyrénées department is located in southwestern France, near the Pyrenees mountains.

This article is about the many towns and villages, called communes, in the Hautes-Pyrénées area of France. Think of communes like small towns or villages, each with its own local government. The Hautes-Pyrénées is one of France's 101 departments, which are like big regions or counties.

What are Communes?

In France, a commune is the smallest type of local government area. It's like a city, town, or village. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that makes decisions for the people living there. They handle things like schools, local roads, and public services. France has over 34,000 communes, which is a lot!

Hautes-Pyrénées: A French Department

The Hautes-Pyrénées department is located in the southwest of France. It's named after the Pyrenees mountains, which form its southern border with Spain. This area is famous for its beautiful mountains, ski resorts, and the Lourdes pilgrimage site. The main city and capital of the Hautes-Pyrénées is Tarbes.

Towns and Villages of Hautes-Pyrénées

The Hautes-Pyrénées department has 474 communes, from small mountain villages to larger towns. Each one has its own unique history and charm. For example, Tarbes is the biggest city and a busy center for the region. Lourdes is famous worldwide for its religious sites. Other towns like Bagnères-de-Bigorre are known for their thermal spas.

Some communes work together in groups called "Communautés d'agglomération" (like the Grand Tarbes group). This helps them share resources and manage services more easily for everyone.

Below is a list of all the communes in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Each commune has a special code called an INSEE code and a postal code, which help identify them.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas de Altos Pirineos para niños