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Bayonne

Also known as Baiona, Bayona

Bayonne ( in Basque and Gascon: Baiona) is a city in southwestern France near the Spanish border. It is a commune and one of two subprefectures in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region also known as French Basque Country.

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Bayonne is a commune in France, situated within the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It serves as the capital of the arrondissement of Bayonne and the cantons of Bayonne-Nord, Bayonne-Est, and Bayonne-Ouest. The town borders Boucau, Tarnos, Anglet, and Bassussarry, and is located next to the Adour and Nive bodies of water. Its postal code is 64100, and it is a member of the Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Basque.

The area of Bayonne is 21.68 square kilometers. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 54,306 residents and another recording 44,396. Elevation data also differs, with values of 55, 15, and 6 meters above sea level reported. The city is twinned with Hydra municipality, Pamplona, Daytona Beach, and Veliko Tarnovo. Additionally, Bayonne is the owner of Stade Jean Dauger.

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Place details

Locality: Bayonne
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country: France
Population: 44,396
Timezone: Europe/Paris

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Key facts

French commune.name: Bayonne
French commune.commune status: Subprefecture and commune
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason Bayonne.svg
French commune.image: Bayonne-Centre historique-20130811.jpg
French commune.caption: View of the historic centre
French commune.arrondissement: Bayonne
French commune.canton: Bayonne-1, 2 and 3
French commune.INSEE: 64102
French commune.postal code: 64100
French commune.mayor: Jean-René Etchegaray
French commune.term: 2020–2026
French commune.party: UDI
French commune.intercommunality: CA Pays Basque
French commune.elevation m: 4
French commune.elevation min m: 0
French commune.elevation max m: 55
French commune.area km2: 21.68
French commune.image flag: Bayonne flag.svg

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Toponymy
Etymology
Old attestations
History
Prehistory
Ancient times
Middle Ages
Renaissance and modern times
French Revolution and Empire
19th and 20th centuries
The World Wars
Policy and administration
List of mayors under the Ancient Régime
Modern times
Cantons of Bayonne
Judicial and administrative proceedings
Intercommunality
Twin towns – Sister cities
Geography
Geology and relief
Hydrography
Climate
Transport
Road
Bridges
Cycling network
Public transport
Urban network
Interurban networks
Rail transport
Air transport
Demographics
Education
Culture
Cultural festivities and events
Health
Sports
Religion
Christian worship
Jewish worship
Economy
Population and income tax
Employment
Businesses and shops
Workshops and Industry
Service activities
The port of Bayonne
Tourism services
Sights
Notable people
1200s
1500s
1700s
1800s
1900s
In popular culture
Notes and references
Notes
References
Insee
Bibliographic sources
External links

Bayonne is located at the confluence of the Nive and Adour Rivers, in the northern part of the cultural region of the Basque Country. It is the seat of the Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Basque which roughly encompasses the western half of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, including the coastal city of Biarritz. The area also constitutes the southern part of Gascony, where the Aquitaine Basin joins the beginning of the Pre-Pyrenees.

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