Gère-Bélesten facts for kids
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Gère-Bélesten
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 Gère-Bélesten
Location in France
Gère-Bélesten
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Laruns |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de la Vallée d'Ossau |
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12.82 km2 (4.95 sq mi) |
| Population
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159 |
| • Density | 12.40/km2 (32.12/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64240 /64260
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| Elevation | 439–1,898 m (1,440–6,227 ft) (avg. 464 m or 1,522 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Gère-Bélesten is a small and charming commune in the southwestern part of France. It is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government.
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About Gère-Bélesten
Gère-Bélesten is a quiet place nestled in the beautiful French countryside. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere and natural surroundings. The commune is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area, which is famous for the Pyrenees mountains.
Where is Gère-Bélesten?
Gère-Bélesten is found in southwestern France. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is close to the border with Spain. The commune is situated in a valley, surrounded by hills and mountains.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is similar to a municipality or a town. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage local services like roads, schools, and public spaces. Gère-Bélesten is one of many thousands of communes in France.
Population and Size
Gère-Bélesten is a very small commune. In 2006, its population was 159 people. This means it is a quiet community where people likely know each other well. The commune covers an area of about 12.82 square kilometers. This is roughly 5 square miles.
Local Government
Like all French communes, Gère-Bélesten has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, Michel Masonnave was the mayor. The mayor and the local council work together to serve the people of Gère-Bélesten. They make decisions about the commune's daily life.
See also
- In Spanish: Gère-Bélesten para niños
