Saint-Jean-Poudge facts for kids
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Saint-Jean-Poudge
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 Saint-Jean-Poudge
Location in France
Saint-Jean-Poudge
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 | Luys en Béarn |
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3.93 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64486 /64330
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| Elevation | 129–276 m (423–906 ft) (avg. 136 m or 446 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Jean-Poudge is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the southwestern part of France. It's part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area, which is called a département in France. Think of a département like a county or a state in other countries.
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Discovering Saint-Jean-Poudge
Saint-Jean-Poudge is a quiet place in the French countryside. It's known for its peaceful setting and traditional French charm. The area around it is mostly made up of farms and rolling hills.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It's like a town or a village. Every part of France belongs to a commune, no matter how big or small. Even big cities like Paris are communes!
- Each commune has a mayor and a town council.
- They manage local services like schools, roads, and public buildings.
- Communes help organize daily life for the people who live there.
Where is Saint-Jean-Poudge?
Saint-Jean-Poudge is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It's close to the Pyrenees mountains, which form a natural border with Spain.
- The département is named after the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
- This part of France is famous for its beautiful landscapes, from mountains to beaches.
- It's also known for its unique culture, including the Basque and Béarn regions.
Life in Saint-Jean-Poudge
Life in a small French commune like Saint-Jean-Poudge is often calm and connected to nature. People might work in farming or small local businesses. The community often gathers for local events and traditions.
- The main church, shown in the picture, is often a central part of the village.
- The area has a mild climate, which is good for farming.
- Many small communes in France keep alive old traditions and ways of life.
Local Government
The mayor of Saint-Jean-Poudge is Claudette Larrieu. She was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor and the town council work together to make decisions for the commune.
- They make sure the town runs smoothly.
- They represent the people of Saint-Jean-Poudge.
- They work with other communes in the "Luys en Béarn" group to share resources and projects. This is called intercommunality.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Jean-Poudge para niños
