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Arrondissement of Nérac
Location of Nérac in Lot-et-Garonne
Location of Nérac in Lot-et-Garonne
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Lot-et-Garonne
Communes 58
Subprefecture Nérac
INSEE code 474
Area
 • Total 1,400.3 km2 (540.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total 39,227
 • Density 28.0133/km2 (72.554/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Nérac is a special kind of administrative area in France. Think of it like a district or a region within a larger area. It is part of the Lot-et-Garonne department, which is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The main town and capital of this arrondissement is the city of Nérac.

History of Nérac Arrondissement

The Nérac area became an arrondissement when the Lot-et-Garonne department was first set up. This happened a long time ago, on February 17, 1800.

Later, in 1926, the Nérac arrondissement was actually removed. But it didn't stay gone for long! It was brought back and became an arrondissement again in 1942.

Geography of Nérac Arrondissement

The Nérac arrondissement is located in the southwest part of the Lot-et-Garonne department. It covers an area of about 1,400 square kilometers (which is about 540 square miles).

In 2014, about 39,227 people lived in this area. This means the population density was around 28 people per square kilometer.

The arrondissement is surrounded by other areas. To the north, it borders the Marmande arrondissement. To the east, it's next to the Agen arrondissement. South of Nérac, you'll find the Gers department. To the southwest is the Landes department, and to the northwest is the Gironde department.

Towns and Villages in Nérac

An arrondissement is made up of smaller towns and villages, which in France are called communes. The Nérac arrondissement has 58 different communes.

Here are some of the communes (towns and villages) in the Nérac arrondissement that have more people living in them:

Town Name Population
(2014)
Nérac 7,085
Casteljaloux 4,638
Lavardac 2,213
Mézin 1,578
Barbaste 1,502
Buzet-sur-Baïse 1,319
Damazan 1,308
Vianne 1,035

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