Lacanau
Lacanau (French pronunciation: [lakano]; Gascon: La Canau, [ˈla kaˈnaw]) is a commune in the Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Lacanau is a surfing area.
Lacanau is a member of the Community of Municipalities Médoc's Lakes which includes the municipalities of Lacanau, Carcans and Hourtin, the territory Médoc Océan.
History
The United States Navy established a naval air station at NAS 001 Le Moutchic on 31 August 1917 to operate seaplanes during World War I. The base closed shortly after the First Armistice at Compiègne.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,846 | — |
| 1975 | 2,038 | +1.42% |
| 1982 | 1,961 | −0.55% |
| 1990 | 2,405 | +2.58% |
| 1999 | 3,142 | +3.01% |
| 2007 | 4,243 | +3.83% |
| 2012 | 4,493 | +1.15% |
| 2017 | 4,914 | +1.81% |
| Source: INSEE | ||