Menditte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Menditte
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Location in France
Menditte
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Montagne Basque |
| Intercommunality | Pays Basque |
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6.33 km2 (2.44 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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204 |
| • Density | 32.23/km2 (83.47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64378 /64130
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| Elevation | 176–575 m (577–1,886 ft) (avg. 251 m or 823 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Menditte is a small town, also called a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area, which is like a county or department.
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Discovering Menditte: A French Commune
Menditte is a charming commune in France. A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in the country. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local government.
Where is Menditte Located?
Menditte is situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. This department is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. It is close to the Pyrenees mountains, which form a natural border with Spain.
Geographical Details of Menditte
The town of Menditte is located in the Oloron-Sainte-Marie arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division, larger than a commune. It is also part of the Montagne Basque canton. A canton is another administrative area, often grouping several communes together.
Who Leads Menditte? The Mayor
The mayor of Menditte is Cyril Arhie. He was elected to this position for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor is in charge of the local government and helps run the town.
Menditte's Local Government
Menditte is part of an intercommunality called Pays Basque. This means it works together with other nearby communes on shared projects and services. This helps the towns in the area cooperate and grow.
How Many People Live in Menditte?
As of January 2019, Menditte had a population of 204 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The population figures are collected by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE).
Understanding Population Data
The population count helps us understand the size of a town. It also helps local governments plan for things like schools, roads, and other services. The INSEE is a French organization that collects and publishes official statistics.
What is the Size of Menditte?
Menditte covers an area of 6.33 square kilometers. This is a relatively small area, which is typical for a commune of its population size.
Elevation and Landscape
The elevation of Menditte varies across the commune. The lowest point is 176 meters above sea level, and the highest point is 575 meters. The average elevation is around 251 meters. This suggests a varied landscape, possibly with some hills or valleys.
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The town hall of Menditte.
