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Sauvelade
Abbaye Sauvelade.jpg
Coat of arms of Sauvelade
Coat of arms
Sauvelade is located in France
Sauvelade
Sauvelade
Location in France
Sauvelade is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sauvelade
Sauvelade
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement Pau
Canton Le Cœur de Béarn
Intercommunality Lacq-Orthez
Area
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11.86 km2 (4.58 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2021)
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Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
64512 /64150
Elevation 92–251 m (302–823 ft)
(avg. 112 m or 367 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sauvelade is a small village in the southwestern part of France. It is known as a commune. A commune is like a local town or village area. It has its own local government. Sauvelade is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. A département is a bit like a county or region.

Sauvelade: A French Village

Sauvelade is a charming place in the countryside. It is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques area. This region is famous for its beautiful mountains. The Pyrénées mountains are a natural border. They separate France and Spain.

Where is Sauvelade?

Sauvelade is in southwestern France. It is close to the city of Pau. The village sits at an elevation of about 112 meters. This is about 367 feet above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 92 meters. The highest point reaches 251 meters. The total area of Sauvelade is 11.86 square kilometers. This is about 4.58 square miles.

Who Manages Sauvelade?

Every commune in France has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. The current mayor of Sauvelade is Didier Plaa. He started his term in 2020. His term will end in 2026. The mayor helps manage the village. This includes things like local services. Sauvelade is also part of a larger group. This group is called Lacq-Orthez. It helps different communes work together.

Facts and Figures

Sauvelade is a small community. Its population changes over time. You can find the most up-to-date population numbers in the infobox. The infobox is at the top of this page. It shows important facts about Sauvelade. These facts include its postal code and INSEE number. The INSEE number is a special code. It helps identify the commune.

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