Marciac
Sign in to saveMarciac (, , ) is a commune in the Gers department, Occitania, southwestern France. It is known for its annual international festival Jazz in Marciac, which runs for a fortnight every summer.
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Marciac is a commune in France, situated within the canton of Marciac, the arrondissement of Mirande, and the Gers department. It serves as the capital of the canton of Marciac and is associated with the electoral district of canton of Pardiac-Rivière-Basse. The municipality is located in the Occitanie region and shares borders with Armentieux, Juillac, Laveraët, and Monlezun.
The area of Marciac is 20.6 square kilometers. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 1,322 residents (558 male and 666 female) and another citing 1,258. Elevation data also differs, with records showing 247 meters and 161 meters above sea level. The postal code for the commune is 32230.
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- Locality
- Marciac
- Region
- Occitanie
- Country
- France
- Population
- 1,258
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
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Key facts
- French commune.name
- Marciac
- French commune.commune status
- Commune
- French commune.image
- Marciac (Gers, Fr) place centrale.JPG
- French commune.caption
- The central square, with the bell tower of the church in the background
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason ville fr Marciac (Gers).svg
- French commune.arrondissement
- Mirande
- French commune.canton
- Pardiac-Rivière-Basse
- French commune.INSEE
- 32233
- French commune.postal code
- 32230
- French commune.mayor
- Jean-Louis Guilhaumon
- French commune.term
- 2020–2026
- French commune.intercommunality
- Bastides et Vallons du Gers
- French commune.elevation m
- 154
- French commune.elevation min m
- 142
- French commune.elevation max m
- 247
- French commune.area km2
- 20.6
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- commune of France
- Official name
- Marciac
- Country
- France
- Located in
- arrondissement of Mirande
- Population
- 1213
- Area
- 20.6
- Elevation
- 170
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Capital of
- canton of Marciac
- Shares border with
- Auriébat
- Official website
- www.marciac.fr
- Image
- Jazz in Marciac 2005 3.jpg
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- Commons category
- Marciac
- postal code
- 32230
- associated electoral district
- canton of Pardiac-Rivière-Basse
- male population
- 558
- female population
- 666
- P8168
- Yangzom Brauen
- email address
- mailto:[email protected]
- contact page URL
- www.marciac.fr/contact-mairie-marciac-32_fr.html
- phone number
- +33-5-62-09-38-03
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Travel guide
See
The town square with its medieval arcades is the heart of everything and home to many concerts and events.
The church, which boasts the highest clock tower in the Gers.
Do
You must attend one of Marciacs many festivals. From Jazz to Latino to country, the festivals bring vibrancy and colour to this small French town.
On the outskirts of Marciac there is a large lake where you can hire pedal boats, go windsurfing and swimming.
Eat
There are a few restaurants in the town. Wander into the heart of the village beneath the cooling arcades to find an attractive place to dine or head to the lake and dine at the floating restaurant.
Sleep
There are a selection of self-catering, hotels, bed and breakfast options as well as camping. Do organise in advance if you are attending the Jazz Festival.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Encyclopedic overview
10 sectionsContents
- Geography
- History
- Population
- Festivals
- Economy
- Notable people
- Sites of interest
- See also
- References
- External links
Marciac (, , ) is a commune in the Gers department, Occitania, southwestern France. It is known for its annual international festival Jazz in Marciac, which runs for a fortnight every summer.
==Geography== thumb|center|300px|Marciac and its surrounding communes
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Marciac” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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