Lesparre-Médoc Facts for Kids

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Lesparre-Médoc

Subprefecture and commune

Saint-Trelody church

Coat of arms

Lesparre-Médoc

Location in France

Lesparre-Médoc

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

Le Nord-Médoc

Médoc Cœur de Presqu'île

Area

36.97 km² (14.27 sq mi)

Population

(2014)

5,604

• Density

151.58/km² (392.60/sq mi)

Lesparrains

• Summer (DST)

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
- Neighboring Towns
- Understanding the Climate
Population of Lesparre-Médoc
How Lesparre-Médoc is Governed
- Sister Cities
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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 of the town of Lesparre-Médoc

Gaillan-en-Médoc	Civrac-en-Médoc	Prignac-en-Médoc Blaignan
		Ordonnac
	Lesparre-Médoc

Naujac-sur-Mer	Hourtin	Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil

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.