Saint-Jammes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Jammes
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Town Hall of Saint-Jammes
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 Saint-Jammes
Location in France
Saint-Jammes
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Pau |
| Canton | Morlaàs |
| Intercommunality | Luy-Gabas-Souye et Lées |
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4.05 km2 (1.56 sq mi) |
| Population
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636 |
| • Density | 157.0/km2 (406.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64482 /64160
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| Elevation | 237–306 m (778–1,004 ft) (avg. 310 m or 1,020 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Jammes is a small town, known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is similar to a county or administrative area in other countries.
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About Saint-Jammes
Saint-Jammes is a quiet place with a population of about 636 people, based on numbers from 2007. It covers an area of 4.05 square kilometers. The town is nestled in a beautiful region of France, not far from the famous Pyrénées mountains.
Where is Saint-Jammes?
This commune is situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The nearest larger city is Pau, which is the main city of the arrondissement that Saint-Jammes belongs to.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a town or a city. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. These local leaders help manage the daily life of the people living there. They take care of things like schools, roads, and public services.
Who Runs Saint-Jammes?
The leader of Saint-Jammes is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Christian Casteran. The mayor and the town council work together to make decisions for the community. Saint-Jammes is also part of a group of communes called Luy-Gabas-Souye et Lées. This group works together on bigger projects that benefit all the towns involved.
Life in Saint-Jammes
Even though Saint-Jammes is a small commune, it has important facilities for its residents. There is a public school where children can learn. The town also has a tennis field for sports and a multipurpose room. This room can be used for different community events and activities.
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Saint-Jammes public school
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Saint-Jammes tennis field
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Saint-Jammes multipurpose room
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Jammes para niños
