Pomps


Pomps is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département in south-western France.

Geography

Pomps is located in the northeast of the département, and lies about 20 kilometers to the north of the cities of Béarn and Pau.

Transportation

Pomps is served by county roads 945 and 946.

Neighboring Communities

History

The name of the commune of Pomps has appeared throughout time as Poms in the 14th century, and later, in the year 1443, as Pombs.

Administration

Took officeLeft officeName
19711995Laurent Camguilhem
1995incumbentClaude Fourquet

Demographics

For statistical purposes, Pomps is considered a part of the functional urban area of Pau. An individual from Pomps is known as Pompsois in French.