Arrondissement of Agen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Agen
Arrondissement of France
Location of Agen in Lot-et-Garonne
Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Lot-et-Garonne
Communes	71
Prefecture	Agen
INSEE code	471
Area
• Total	1,013.3 km2 (391.2 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	120,235
• Density	118.657/km2 (307.320/sq mi)

The Arrondissement of Agen is a special administrative area in France. Think of it like a district or a county. It's part of the Lot-et-Garonne department, which is like a larger region. This department is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France.

The main city and capital of this arrondissement is Agen. It's also the main city for the entire Lot-et-Garonne department.

A Quick Look at its History

The Arrondissement of Agen was created a long time ago, in the year 1800. It was one of the first "arrondissements" formed in the Lot-et-Garonne department.

Where is Agen Located?

The Arrondissement of Agen is in the southeastern part of the Lot-et-Garonne department. It shares borders with several other areas.

To the north, it's next to the Villeneuve-sur-Lot area. To the east, it borders the Tarn-et-Garonne department. The Gers department is to its south. On the west, you'll find the Nérac area. Finally, to the northwest, it's next to the Marmande area.

This arrondissement is the smallest one in Lot-et-Garonne. It covers about 1,013 square kilometers (391 square miles). In 2014, about 120,235 people lived here. This means there were about 119 people living in each square kilometer.

Towns and Villages in Agen

The Arrondissement of Agen includes 71 different towns and villages, which are called communes in France. These communes are the smallest local government areas.

Here are some of the largest towns in the Arrondissement of Agen:

Related pages

• Arrondissements of the Lot-et-Garonne department
• Communes of the Lot-et-Garonne department

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Agen para niños