and Tardets. Heraldry Administration Lists of Successive Mayors of Alos-Sibas-Abense Until 1843 Alos Sibas Abense-de-Haut Until 1859 Alos-Sibas Abense-de-Haut After 1859 Alos-Sibas-Abense Intercommunality The town is part of six intercommunal structures: the Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Basque the union to support Basque culture SIVOM of the canton of Tardets the municipal association for the gaves of Oloron and Mauleon SIVU for Tourism in Haute-Soule and Barétous the AEP Union for Soule country Demography In 2017 the commune had 319 inhabitants. The population data given in the table and graph below for 1836 and earlier refer to the former commune of Alos, and for 1841-1851 to the former commune of Alos-Sibas. Economy Economic activity is mainly focused on agriculture (livestock and pasture). The town is part of the Appellation d'origine contrôlée zone of Ossau-iraty. Culture and heritage Civil heritage Etchandia House, formerly owned by the Etchandy family. La Salle d'Abense Religious heritage The Church of Abense contains a Processional Cross (15th century) which is registered as an historical object. Environmental heritage The common practices Controlled burns for prevention of forest fires. Facilities The town has an early childhood hub (Child care centre and a creche) and an Ikastola. See also Communes of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department References External links Alos-Sibas-Abense official website Alos-Sibas-Abense personal website Alos-Sibas-Abense on Géoportail, National Geographic Institute (IGN) website Alos, Sibas, and Abens on the 1750 Cassini Map Communes of Pyrénées-Atlantiques