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Marmande

Subprefecture and commune

Cloister of the Our Lady church, Marmande

Coat of arms

Marmande

Location in France

Marmande

Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Country

Marmande-1
Marmande-2

Intercommunality

Val de Garonne

Area

45.06 km² (17.40 sq mi)

Population

(2014)

17,748

• Density

393.87/km² (1,020.13/sq mi)

Marmandais

• Summer (DST)

INSEE/Postal code

470157 /47200

Elevation

12–132 m (39–433 ft)
(avg. 72 m or 236 ft)

Website

www.mairie-marmande.fr

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Marmande is a town located in southwestern France. It is part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Marmande is an important administrative center. It is a sub-prefecture of the Lot-et-Garonne department. It is also the main town of the Marmande area and two cantons (smaller administrative divisions): Marmande-1 and Marmande-2.

Geography of Marmande
- Marmande's Climate
Population in Marmande
Administration and Government
- Twin Towns
Important Buildings and Places
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Geography of Marmande

Marmande is located on the right bank of the Garonne river. It is about 64 km (40 mi) northwest of Agen and 71 km (44 mi) southwest of Bordeaux.

The town covers an area of about 36.88 km² (14.24 sq mi). Its average height above sea level is 72 m (236 ft). At the town hall, the height is 30 m (98 ft).

Marmande is surrounded by several other towns. These include Beaupuy, Mauvezin-sur-Gupie, Escassefort, Virazeil, Saint-Pardoux-du-Breuil, Fourques-sur-Garonne, Montpouillan, Gaujac, and Sainte-Bazeille.

Beaupuy	Mauvezin-sur-Gupie	Escassefort
Gaujac and Sainte-Bazeille		Virazeil
	Marmande

Montpouillan	Fourques-sur-Garonne	Saint-Pardoux-du-Breuil

Marmande's Climate

Marmande has an oceanic climate. This means it has mild winters and warm summers. This type of climate is known as Cfb in the Köppen climate classification system.

Population in Marmande

People who live in Marmande are called Marmandais (for men) or Marmandaises (for women) in French.

Marmande has a population of 17,748 people. This means there are about 394 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Evolution of the population in Marmande

Administration and Government

Marmande has been a subprefecture of the Lot-et-Garonne department since 1790. This means it is an important administrative center for the area. It is also the main town of the Marmande area.

Marmande is also the administrative center (called chef-lieu in French) for two cantons:

# Marmande-1: This canton includes part of Marmande and nine other towns. In 2014, it had 18,503 inhabitants.
# Marmande-2: This canton includes another part of Marmande and ten other towns. In 2014, it had 17,833 inhabitants.

Marmande is part of a group of towns called Val de Garonne (or French: Val de Garonne Agglomération). This group works together on things like public services and development.

Twin Towns

Marmande has special partnerships with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They help promote cultural exchange and friendship. Marmande is twinned with:

Ejea de los Caballeros, Spain
Portogruaro, Italy

Important Buildings and Places

Marmande has some interesting historical sites:

Église Notre-Dame de Marmande: This is the Our Lady church. It has a beautiful cloister (a covered walkway around a courtyard). The church was built in the 13th century.
Jardin du Cloître de Notre-Dame de Garonne: This is the garden of the cloister of Our Lady of Garonne. It's a peaceful place to visit.