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Castelsarrasin
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Subprefecture and commune
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Castelsarrasin town hall
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 Castelsarrasin
Location in France
Castelsarrasin
Location in Occitanie
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Occitanie | |
| Department | Tarn-et-Garonne | |
| Arrondissement | Castelsarrasin | |
| Canton | Castelsarrasin | |
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76.77 km2 (29.64 sq mi) | |
| Population
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13,765 | |
| • Density | 179.302/km2 (464.39/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Castelsarrasinois | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
82033 /82100
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| Elevation | 61–97 m (200–318 ft) (avg. 84 m or 276 ft) |
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| Website | www.ville-castelsarrasin.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Castelsarrasin (Occitan: Los Sarrasins) is a town in the Tarn-et-Garonne area of France. It is part of the Occitanie region. Castelsarrasin is the second-largest town in Tarn-et-Garonne by population, after Montauban.
It is a "subprefecture" in the department. This means it is an important administrative center. It is also the main town of the Castelsarrasin arrondissement, which is like a district.
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History of Castelsarrasin
The first time Castelsarrasin was written about was in the year 961. It was called Castel Sarracenum. This name was found in the will of Raymond II of Rouergue. He gave the Saint-Sauveur church to the monastery of Moissac.
The name Castel Sarracenum means "Saracen Castle". It got this name because a castle was built there during the Saracen era.
Early Conflicts and Wars
Castelsarrasin faced many wars in its early days.
- It fought against the English until the late 1100s.
- The Albigensian Crusade happened in the early 1200s. This was a war against a religious group in southern France.
- In 1320, during the Shepherd's Crusade, many Jewish people living in the city faced violence.
Later, the Hundred Years' War affected the area. This was a long conflict between France and England. Most people in Castelsarrasin were Catholic. However, many Protestants lived nearby. This led to fights between these groups during the French Wars of Religion in the 1500s.
The region became more peaceful in the centuries that followed. This calm period lasted until the French Revolution began.
Changes in Administration
From 1790 to 1795, Castelsarrasin was the main town of the Castelsarrasin District. This district was in the Haute-Garonne department. In 1808, the Tarn-et-Garonne department was created. The arrondissement of Castelsarrasin then became part of this new department.
Geography of Castelsarrasin
Castelsarrasin is located near the Garonne river. This river flows through the southwest part of the town. The town is about 21 km (13 mi) west of Montauban. Montauban is the main city of the Tarn-et-Garonne department.
The town covers an area of 76.77 km2 (29.64 sq mi). Its average height above sea level is 79 m (259 ft). At the town hall, the height is 81 m (266 ft).
The towns surrounding Castelsarrasin include Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave, Moissac, Les Barthes, La Ville-Dieu-du-Temple, Saint-Porquier, Cordes-Tolosannes, Saint-Aignan, Castelferrus, and Castelmayran.
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| Saint-Aignan and Castelferrus | Cordes-Tolosannes | Saint-Porquier |
Climate in Castelsarrasin
Castelsarrasin has an oceanic climate with mild summers. This type of climate is known as Cfb in the Köppen climate classification system.
Population of Castelsarrasin
The people who live in Castelsarrasin are called Castelsarrasinois in French. For women, the name is Castelsarrasinoises.
In 2014, Castelsarrasin had a population of 13,765 people. This means there were about 179 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Evolution of the population in Castelsarrasin
Administration of Castelsarrasin
Castelsarrasin has been a "subprefecture" of the Tarn-et-Garonne department since 1809. It is also the main town of the arrondissement of Castelsarrasin. It is the administrative center (called chef-lieu in French) of the Castelsarrasin canton. This canton includes 6 towns and had 20,937 people in 2014.
The town is part of a group of towns called Terres des confluences. This group works together on local projects.
Twin Cities
Castelsarrasin is a twin town with:
Fiume Veneto, Italy, since 2007. Twin towns often share cultural exchanges.
Places to Visit in Castelsarrasin
Here are some interesting places you can visit in Castelsarrasin:
- The Saint-Sauveur church: This church was first mentioned in 961. It was rebuilt in 1254.
- The Saint-Jean church: This church was first mentioned in 1216. Parts of it were rebuilt in 1515.
- The Notre-Dame d'Alem chapel.
- The Jacques-Yves Cousteau port: This port is named after the famous ocean explorer.
People from Castelsarrasin
- Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac (1658-1730): He was the founder of the city of Detroit in the United States. He also served as a governor of Louisiana.
Related pages
See also
In Spanish: Castelsarrasin para niños
