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Lesparre-Médoc
Saint-Trelody church
Saint-Trelody church
Coat of arms of Lesparre-Médoc
Coat of arms
Lesparre-Médoc is located in France
Lesparre-Médoc
Lesparre-Médoc
Location in France
Lesparre-Médoc is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Lesparre-Médoc
Lesparre-Médoc
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Gironde
Arrondissement Lesparre-Médoc
Canton Le Nord-Médoc
Intercommunality Médoc Cœur de Presqu'île
Area
1
36.97 km2 (14.27 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
5,604
 • Density 151.58/km2 (392.60/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Lesparrains
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
33240 /33340
Elevation 7–34 m (23–112 ft)
(avg. 21 m or 69 ft)
Website www.mairie-lesparre.fr
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Lesparre-Médoc is a town in southwestern France. It's located in the Gironde area, which is part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This town is special because it's one of the five "sub-prefectures" in its department. A sub-prefecture is like an important administrative center for a smaller part of a larger region.

Exploring Lesparre-Médoc's Location

Lesparre-Médoc is found on the Médoc peninsula. This area is on the left side of the estuary of the Garonne river. An estuary is where a river meets the sea.

The city is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Bordeaux. It covers an area of about 37 square kilometers (14 square miles). The average height above sea level is 21 meters (69 feet). At the city hall, the height is 10 meters (33 feet).

Neighboring Towns

Here's a look at the towns surrounding Lesparre-Médoc:

Map commune FR insee code 33240
Map of the town of Lesparre-Médoc

Understanding the Climate

Lesparre-Médoc has a Marine West Coast Climate. This means it has mild winters and warm summers. It's often called a "Cfb" climate in the Köppen climate classification system.

Population of Lesparre-Médoc

The people who live in Lesparre-Médoc are called Lesparrains in French. If they are women, they are called Lesparraines.

The town has a population of 5,604 people. This means there are about 152 people living in each square kilometer.

How the Population Has Changed

How Lesparre-Médoc is Governed

Lesparre-Médoc is a sub-prefecture of the Gironde department. This means it's an important center for government in that area. It is also the main town of the arrondissement of Lesparre-Médoc. An arrondissement is a type of administrative district in France.

It is also the main town (called chef-lieu in French) of the canton of Le Nord-Médoc. A canton is another type of administrative area. This canton had 39,923 people living in it in 2014.

Lesparre-Médoc is part of a group of towns called Médoc Cœur de Presqu'ile. This group works together on different projects for the area.

Sister Cities

Lesparre-Médoc has special connections with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They often share culture and friendship.

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