Soorts-Hossegor
Soorts-Hossegor (French pronunciation: [sɔʁts ɔsgɔʁ]; Occitan: Sòrts e Òssagòr) is a commune in the French department of Landes, New Aquitaine, southwestern France, 20 km (12 miles) north of Biarritz.
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| Coordinates: 43°39′34″N 1°25′36″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Landes |
| Arrondissement | Dax |
| Canton | Marensin Sud |
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| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Christophe Vignaud |
| Area 1 | 14.51 km2 (5.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 3,520 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 40304 /40150 |
| Elevation | 0–55 m (0–180 ft) (avg. 10 m or 33 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
It is a well known seaside resort that is renowned for its surfing. The city's economy is centered around surfing. Its inhabitants are called Hossegoriens.
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