Génos, Hautes-Pyrénées

Génos is a commune with 158 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Hautes -Pyrénées in the Midi-Pyrénées region. It belongs administratively to the district Bagneres- de -Bigorre and Canton Bordères -Louron.

Geography

The municipality is located in the historical county of Bigorre, in the Pays d' Aure, about 40 kilometers southeast of Bagneres -de- Bigorre in the Vallée du Louron. The location of the community is the main town on the left flank of the Vallée du Louron above the valley, at the head of the river Neste you Louron. The majority of its territory is mostly impassable mountains and forest at altitudes up to 2000 meters dar. Since this is hardly settled, resulting in a total very low population density.

Neighboring communities

The municipal seat lies on the River Lastie, which opens at Arreau in the nest you Louron. The majority of its territory is mostly impassable mountains and forest at altitudes up to 2000 meters dar. Since this is hardly settled, resulting in a total very low population density.

Demographics

The development of the population is known censuses that have been conducted since 1793. In the 21st century will be carried out in municipalities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants Census every five years, in major cities every year.

Management

Since March 2001, Olivier Cartan mayor ( maire ).

Attractions

The municipality has a number of cultural monuments.

  • " Église Saint -Vincent " ( German: " Parish Church of St. Vincent " ) in the 16th and 19th centuries
  • " Château de Génos " ( German: " Castle Génos " ): built in the 18th century
  • " Tombe insolite "
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