Moumour facts for kids
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Moumour
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An aerial view of the village
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 Moumour
Location in France
Moumour
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Oloron-Sainte-Marie-1 |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Piémont Oloronais |
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8.05 km2 (3.11 sq mi) |
| Population
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764 |
| • Density | 94.91/km2 (245.81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64409 /64400
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| Elevation | 177–324 m (581–1,063 ft) (avg. 221 m or 725 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Moumour is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area, which is like a county or district in France called a département.
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About Moumour
Moumour is a quiet and charming place. It is home to about 764 people, according to numbers from 2006. The village sits at an elevation of about 221 meters (725 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous region.
Where is Moumour Located?
Moumour is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is in the Aquitaine region of France. It's close to the famous Pyrenees mountains, which form a natural border between France and Spain. The nearest larger town is Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a small city. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. These councils make decisions about things like local roads, schools, and services for the people living there. Moumour is one of many communes in France.
Who is the Mayor of Moumour?
The mayor of Moumour is a person named Jacques Carsuzaa. A mayor is the elected leader of a commune. They are in charge of running the local government and representing the people of Moumour. Mayor Carsuzaa served from 2008 to 2014.
How Big is Moumour?
Moumour covers an area of about 8.05 square kilometers (around 3.1 square miles). This makes it a relatively small commune in terms of land area. Its population of 764 people also means it's a close-knit community.
See also
In Spanish: Moumour para niños
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