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Sauguis-Saint-Étienne
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Location in France
Sauguis-Saint-Étienne
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Arrondissement | Oloron-Sainte-Marie |
| Canton | Montagne Basque |
| Intercommunality | CA Pays Basque |
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8.81 km2 (3.40 sq mi) |
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177 |
| • Density | 20.09/km2 (52.03/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64509 /64470
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| Elevation | 175–728 m (574–2,388 ft) (avg. 264 m or 866 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Sauguis-Saint-Étienne (Basque: Zalgize-Doneztebe) is a small village in the southwestern part of France. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area, which is called a département. This charming place is known for its quiet, rural life.
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Sauguis-Saint-Étienne: A French Village
Sauguis-Saint-Étienne is a peaceful village located in the beautiful Pyrénées-Atlantiques region of France. It's a place where you can find traditional French life. The village is quite small, with a population of about 177 people as of 2006.
Where is Sauguis-Saint-Étienne?
This village is found in the southwestern part of France. It's located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département, which is a bit like a county or state in other countries. The area is close to the Pyrenees mountains, which means it has lovely natural scenery. The village is also part of the Oloron-Sainte-Marie area, known as an arrondissement.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it as a town or a village with its own local council and mayor. Sauguis-Saint-Étienne is one of many communes in France. Each commune manages its own local services, like roads, schools, and community events.
Who Leads the Village?
Every commune in France has a mayor who is in charge. The mayor helps run the village and makes decisions for the people living there. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Sauguis-Saint-Étienne was Pierre Arrossagaray. The mayor works with a local council to serve the community.
Life in Sauguis-Saint-Étienne
Sauguis-Saint-Étienne covers an area of about 8.81 square kilometers (about 3.4 square miles). The village sits at an elevation of around 264 meters (866 feet) above sea level. However, the land around it varies quite a lot, from 175 meters (574 feet) to 728 meters (2,388 feet) high. This shows that the village is in a hilly or mountainous area. The small population means it's a close-knit community where people likely know each other well.
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In Spanish: Sauguis-Saint-Étienne para niños
