Gimont
Gimont (French pronunciation: [ʒimɔ̃]; Occitan pronunciation: [dʒiˈmunt]) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. It is about 40 km (25 mi) west of Toulouse. It is the seat (capital) of the canton of Gimone-Arrats.
Gimont and its surrounding communes
Geography
The commune is bordered by seven other communes: Escornebœuf to the north, Monferran-Savès to the northeast, Giscaro to the east, Maurens to the southeast, Montiron to the south, Juilles to the west, and finally by Aubiet to the northwest.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2,878 | — |
| 1975 | 2,867 | −0.05% |
| 1982 | 2,950 | +0.41% |
| 1990 | 2,819 | −0.57% |
| 1999 | 2,734 | −0.34% |
| 2007 | 2,906 | +0.77% |
| 2012 | 2,820 | −0.60% |
| 2017 | 3,032 | +1.46% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
International relations
Gimont is twinned with Enniscorthy in Ireland.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ "Enniscorthy Twinning" (PDF). Wexford County Council Report (page 108). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 October 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2008.
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