Sarrance facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sarrance
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Location in France
Sarrance
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 de la Vallée d'Aspe |
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46.75 km2 (18.05 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64506 /64490
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| Elevation | 314–1,869 m (1,030–6,132 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Sarrance 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 a department (like a county) in the Aquitaine region.
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Where is Sarrance Located?
Sarrance is nestled in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. This area is known for its beautiful Pyrenees mountains. The town is part of the Oloron-Sainte-Marie district and the Oloron-Sainte-Marie-1 canton.
Geographic Features
The land around Sarrance varies quite a lot in height. The lowest point is about 314 meters (1,030 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches up to 1,869 meters (6,132 feet). This wide range in elevation means the area has diverse landscapes, from lower valleys to higher mountain slopes. The total area of the commune is about 46.75 square kilometers (18.05 square miles).
People and Population
Like many small towns, Sarrance has a specific number of people living there. The population count helps us understand how many residents call Sarrance home. This number is regularly updated to keep track of the community's size.
How Sarrance is Governed
Sarrance, as a commune, has its own local government. This government helps manage the town's daily life and services.
The Mayor of Sarrance
The head of the local government is the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Sarrance was Jean-Pierre Chourrout-Pourtalet. The mayor is responsible for leading the town council and making decisions that benefit the community.
Local Cooperation
Sarrance is also part of a larger group called the Communauté de communes de la Vallée d'Aspe. This group helps different communes in the Aspe Valley work together on shared projects and services. This cooperation can include things like waste management, tourism, or economic development.
