Agglomération d'Agen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Agglomération d'Agen
Communauté d'agglomération
Location of Agen within the department
Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Lot-et-Garonne
No. of communes	44
Established	2022
Seat	Agen
Area
• Total	653 km2 (252 sq mi)
Population  (2013)
• Total	103,761
• Density	158.90/km2 (411.5/sq mi)

The Agglomération d'Agen is like a special group of towns and villages in France. It's located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, which is in the southern part of the country. Think of it as a team of local areas working together!

The main town in this group is Agen. This group helps manage things like public services and projects for all the towns involved. It's a way for smaller places to join forces and be stronger together.

This community has grown over time. In January 2013, it welcomed more towns, including those from the Laplume-en-Bruilhois area and the town of Pont-du-Casse. It grew even more in January 2022, adding towns from the Porte d'Aquitaine en Pays de Serres area.

Today, the Agglomération d'Agen includes 44 different towns and villages. About 104,000 people live in this area. It's the biggest group of its kind in the Lot-et-Garonne department.

What is an Agglomeration Community?

An agglomeration community is a type of local government in France. It brings together several towns and their surrounding areas. These towns often share common interests or are close to each other.

Why Do Towns Join?

Towns join these communities to work together on important projects. This can include things like public transport, waste management, or economic development. By teaming up, they can share resources and make bigger plans.

Who Leads the Community?

Each agglomeration community has a president. This person is usually a mayor from one of the member towns. They help guide the community's decisions and projects.

Towns in the Agglomération d'Agen

The Agglomération d'Agen is made up of 44 different towns and villages. Each one plays a part in this larger community. Here are the towns that belong to this group: