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Ustaritz

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Coat of arms of Ustaritz
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Ustaritz is located in France
Ustaritz
Ustaritz
Location in France
Ustaritz is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Ustaritz
Ustaritz
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement Bayonne
Canton Ustaritz-Vallées de Nive et Nivelle
Intercommunality Pays Basque
Area
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32.75 km2 (12.64 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
6,918
 • Density 211.24/km2 (547.10/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
64547 /64480
Elevation 0–143 m (0–469 ft)
(avg. 9 m or 30 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ustaritz is a lovely commune located in the southwestern part of France. It is found in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. A commune is like a small town or local area, and a département is similar to a county or region. Ustaritz is known for its beautiful Basque-style buildings.

About Ustaritz

Ustaritz is a charming place in the French Basque Country. It is close to the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. This area is famous for its unique culture, language, and traditions.

Location and Geography

Ustaritz is situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This département is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The town is located near the Nive River. Its elevation ranges from 0 meters (sea level) to 143 meters above sea level. The average elevation is about 9 meters. The total area of Ustaritz is 32.75 square kilometers.

Population of Ustaritz

As of January 2019, Ustaritz had a population of 6,918 people. The population figures are collected by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) in France. This institute helps keep track of how many people live in different towns and cities.

Local Government

Ustaritz is governed by a mayor and a local council. The mayor is like the leader of the town.

The Mayor of Ustaritz

The current mayor of Ustaritz is Bruno Carrere. He was elected to serve from 2020 to 2026. The mayor helps make decisions about the town, like managing local services and projects.

How Ustaritz is Organized

Ustaritz belongs to the arrondissement of Bayonne. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. It is also part of the canton called Ustaritz-Vallées de Nive et Nivelle. A canton is another way to group communes together for elections and other purposes. Ustaritz is also part of the Pays Basque intercommunality, which means it works with other nearby towns in the Basque region.

See also

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