Oraàs facts for kids
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Oraàs
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 Oraàs
Location in France
Oraàs
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Orthez et Terres des Gaves et du Sel |
| Intercommunality | Béarn des Gaves |
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10.57 km2 (4.08 sq mi) |
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(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64423 /64390
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| Elevation | 27–172 m (89–564 ft) (avg. 65 m or 213 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Oraàs is a small and charming commune, which is like a local town or village area, located in the southwestern part of France. It's part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, a region known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
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Exploring Oraàs: Location and Size
Oraàs is situated in a lovely part of France. It's found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is a bit like a county or province. This area is famous for its stunning natural beauty, including mountains and rivers.
Where is Oraàs Located?
The commune of Oraàs is located in the Oloron-Sainte-Marie arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France, often grouping several communes together. It's also part of the Orthez et Terres des Gaves et du Sel canton, which is another way to organize local areas for elections and services.
How Big is Oraàs?
Oraàs covers an area of about 10.57 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,500 football fields! The land in Oraàs varies in height, from a low point of 27 meters (about 89 feet) above sea level to a high point of 172 meters (about 564 feet). The average elevation is around 65 meters (about 213 feet).
People and Local Life in Oraàs
Even though Oraàs is a small commune, it's a place where people live and build a community. The number of people living in Oraàs changes over time, just like in any town.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It's basically a local area with its own town hall and local government. Communes can be big cities like Paris or small villages like Oraàs. They are important for managing local services and representing the people who live there.
Who Leads Oraàs?
The leader of a commune is called a mayor. The mayor is elected by the people who live in the commune. In Oraàs, the current mayor is Guy Touzaa. He was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community, like managing public spaces and local events.
Working Together: Intercommunality
Oraàs is part of a group of communes called Béarn des Gaves. This is an "intercommunality," which means several communes work together on bigger projects. They might share resources or plan things like waste management, public transportation, or economic development for the whole area. This helps small communes like Oraàs benefit from working with their neighbors.
Images for kids
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The Church of the Assumption in Oraàs.
See also
In Spanish: Oraàs para niños
