Pau was the capital of the former province of Béarn[?].
It was the birthplace of Henry IV of France (1553-1610) and of Charles XIV of Sweden (1763 - 1844).
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... size is 3.52. In the town the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who are 65 ...