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Lagos
Town Hall
Town Hall
Lagos is located in France
Lagos
Lagos
Location in France
Lagos is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Lagos
Lagos
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement Pau
Canton Vallées de l'Ousse et du Lagoin
Intercommunality Pays de Nay
Area
1
4.46 km2 (1.72 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
468
 • Density 104.93/km2 (271.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
64302 /64800
Elevation 242–418 m (794–1,371 ft)
(avg. 257 m or 843 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Lagos is a small commune (which is like a town or local government area) located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This département is in the southwestern part of France. It's a place where people live and work together, managed by its own local government.

Discover Lagos, France

Lagos is a charming commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area of France. It's known for its peaceful setting and local community. The commune covers an area of about 4.46 square kilometers (about 1.7 square miles).

Where is Lagos Located?

Lagos is found in the southwestern part of France. It is part of the Pau arrondissement and the canton of Vallées de l'Ousse et du Lagoin. The commune sits at an elevation that ranges from 242 meters to 418 meters above sea level. Its average elevation is around 257 meters.

Life in Lagos

As of January 2019, Lagos had a population of 468 people. This makes it a small but close-knit community. People in Lagos live in a beautiful region, surrounded by the natural landscapes of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The local government works to serve the needs of its residents.

Who Leads Lagos?

The commune of Lagos is led by its mayor, Christian Petchot-Bacqué. A mayor is like the head of the local government. They are responsible for managing the commune's services and representing its people. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community.

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