Estos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Estos
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 Estos
Location in France
Estos
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 | Haut Béarn |
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3.22 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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505 |
| • Density | 156.8/km2 (406.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64220 /64400
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| Elevation | 198–346 m (650–1,135 ft) (avg. 263 m or 863 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Estos is a small town, 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 region in other countries. Estos is nestled in a beautiful area, not far from the famous Pyrenees mountains.
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Discovering Estos
Estos is a quiet place where about 505 people live, based on numbers from January 2019. It covers an area of about 3.22 square kilometers. This makes it a small but charming community.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it as a town or village with its own local leaders. Each commune has a mayor and a town council. They work together to manage local services.
Estos's Local Government
The mayor of Estos is Philippe Sansamat. He has been the mayor since 2020 and will serve until 2026. The mayor and the town council make decisions for the people living in Estos. They handle things like local roads, schools, and community events.
Geography and Location
Estos is situated in a region called Béarn. The town's elevation, or how high it is above sea level, varies. It ranges from about 198 meters (650 feet) to 346 meters (1,135 feet). The average elevation is around 263 meters (863 feet).
Nearby Areas
Estos is part of the Oloron-Sainte-Marie area. This larger area includes several communes. It helps them work together on bigger projects. The town is also part of the Haut Béarn intercommunality. This means it cooperates with other nearby towns.
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The town hall (Mairie) of Estos.
