Pibrac Explained

Pibrac
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Pibrac (Haute-Garonne).svg
Arrondissement:Toulouse
Canton:Toulouse-7
Insee:31417
Postal Code:31820
Mayor:Camille Pouponneau[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Toulouse Métropole
Coordinates:43.6175°N 1.2856°W
Elevation M:157
Elevation Min M:145
Elevation Max M:237
Area Km2:25.86

Pibrac (in French pronounced as /pibʁak/) is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France, located 15km (09miles) west of Toulouse.

It has recently grown thanks to the development of the aeroplane industry in the nearby town of Blagnac.

Population

The inhabitants of the commune are known as Pibracaises and Pibracais in French.

Sport

Pibrac has a patinodrome, a track for inline speed skating, as well as many other sporting facilities.

Personalities

It was the birthplace of Saint Germaine Cousin.

Monuments

The Château de Pibrac is a converted 16th century castle which is listed as a historic site by the French Ministry of Culture.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.