Armenteule

Armenteule is a commune with 59 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. Neighboring municipalities are:

• Estarvielle in the north,
• Loudervielle in the southeast,
• Génos in the southwest, as well as
• Adervielle - Pouchergues in the West.

The location of the community is the main town on the right flank of the Vallée du Louron above the valley, across the river Neste you Louron, which runs along the valley floor through on the municipal boundary. 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 by censuses conducted since 1962. 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.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms shows two geese in silver on azure blue background. Furthermore, there is a silver star. The geese migrate on a green terrace. The outline of the emblem is also green, with eight golden stars.

Management

Since March 2001, André Ousteau mayor ( maire ).

Attractions

The municipality has a number of cultural monuments, which are classified as a monument historique.

• Eglise Saint -Felix ( German: parish church of St. Felix ): Romanesque church from the 12th century with frescoes from the 16th century