Pontacq
Pontacq (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃tak]; Occitan: Pontac) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. The town is placed near the Ousse River valley and the Pyrenees, lying close to Lourdes, a pilgrimage site. The area around Pontacq.
Pontacq is managed by a municipal council, currently led by Mayor Didier Larrazabal (2020-05-26). The town is home to approximately 2,936 residents and covers an area of around 29 square kilometers.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2,402 | — |
| 1975 | 2,328 | −0.45% |
| 1982 | 2,534 | +1.22% |
| 1990 | 2,683 | +0.72% |
| 1999 | 2,611 | −0.30% |
| 2007 | 2,820 | +0.97% |
| 2012 | 2,867 | +0.33% |
| 2017 | 2,936 | +0.48% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Notable people
- Joseph Barbanègre (1772–1830) - French General
- Matthieu Sans (1988-) - Rugby player
- Pierre Lacaze (1934-1995) - Athlete, Rugby Union & League player
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Mairie Pontacq (64530-Nouvelle-Aquitaine), adresse, horaires et élus Pontaquais". www.la-mairie.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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