Soumoulou facts for kids
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 Soumoulou
Location in France
Soumoulou
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques | |
| Arrondissement | Pau | |
| Canton | Vallées de l'Ousse et du Lagoin | |
| Intercommunality | Nord Est Béarn | |
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2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
64526 /64420
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| Elevation | 272–309 m (892–1,014 ft) (avg. 371 m or 1,217 ft) |
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Soumoulou is a small and charming commune (which is like a local town or village area) located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département (a region or county) in the southwest of France. It's a place where people live, work, and go to school, just like towns everywhere!
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Discover Soumoulou
Soumoulou is nestled in a beautiful part of France, known for its stunning natural scenery. It's part of the Pau arrondissement, which is a larger administrative area. The town is also part of the Vallées de l'Ousse et du Lagoin canton, a smaller local division.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. Think of it like a local town or village with its own government. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that make decisions for the people living there. Soumoulou is one of many communes that make up France.
Location and Landscape
Soumoulou is situated at an elevation of about 272 to 309 meters (around 892 to 1,014 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in a slightly hilly or elevated area, offering nice views. The total area of the commune is about 2.79 square kilometers, which is a fairly small size, making it a close-knit community.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Soumoulou has a local government that helps manage the town.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Soumoulou is Alain Trepeu. He was elected to this important role for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor is like the head of the town, responsible for its daily operations and for representing the people of Soumoulou.
Working Together
Soumoulou is part of a group of communes called Nord Est Béarn. This group works together on important projects that benefit all the towns involved, like managing public services or planning for the future. This cooperation helps smaller towns achieve more than they could on their own.
Population of Soumoulou
The number of people living in Soumoulou changes over time. Information about the population is regularly collected to help the local government plan for schools, services, and other needs. You can find the most recent population numbers in the infobox at the top of this page.
See also
In Spanish: Soumoulou para niños
