Moncaup, Pyrénées-Atlantiques facts for kids
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Moncaup
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The town hall of Moncaup
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 Moncaup
Location in France
Moncaup
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | |
| Arrondissement | Pau | |
| Canton | Terres des Luys et Coteaux du Vic-Bilh | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du canton de Lembeye en Vic-Bilh | |
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11.35 km2 (4.38 sq mi) | |
| Population
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154 | |
| • Density | 13.57/km2 (35.14/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64390 /64350
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| Elevation | 171–291 m (561–955 ft) (avg. 260 m or 850 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Moncaup is a small and peaceful village, also known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is a bit like a county or administrative area in France. This area gets its name from the nearby Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
Moncaup is a quiet place with a small population. In 2006, about 154 people lived there. The village covers an area of 11.35 square kilometers (about 4.38 square miles).
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About Moncaup's Location
Moncaup is situated in a beautiful part of France. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 171 meters (about 561 feet) to 291 meters (about 955 feet). The average elevation is around 260 meters (about 853 feet). This varied landscape means the area around Moncaup might have gentle hills or valleys.
The village is part of the Pau area and is in the canton of Terres des Luys et Coteaux du Vic-Bilh. These are ways that France organizes its local government and regions.
Local Government and Community
Like all communes in France, Moncaup has a local government that helps run the village.
The Mayor of Moncaup
The mayor is the main leader of the village. They are elected by the people who live in Moncaup. The mayor's job is to manage the village's daily life, make decisions about local services, and represent the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Moncaup was Gabriel Hugues.
Working Together with Other Villages
Moncaup is also part of a larger group called the Communauté de communes du canton de Lembeye en Vic-Bilh. This is a group of several communes that work together. They share resources and services, like waste collection or local development projects. This helps small villages like Moncaup get things done more easily and efficiently.
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In Spanish: Moncaup (Pirineos Atlánticos) para niños
