Pessac

Also known as Peçac

Pessac (; ) is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a member of the metropolis of Bordeaux, being the second-largest suburb of Bordeaux and located just southwest of it.

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Pessac is a commune in France, situated within the Gironde department and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It lies in the arrondissement of Bordeaux and is part of Bordeaux Métropole. The municipality serves as the capital for the cantons of Pessac-1 and Pessac-2. Its borders are shared with Mérignac, Bordeaux, Cestas, and Talence. The area covers 38.82 square kilometers, with an elevation of 56 meters above sea level.

The population of Pessac is 67,339, comprising 30,193 males and 33,615 females. The postal code for the area is 33600. Pessac has twinned administrative relationships with Galați, Göppingen, and Burgos. It is distinct from Pessac-sur-Dordogne.

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Place details

Locality: Pessac
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country: France
Population: 57,944
Timezone: Europe/Paris

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PM10: 13.5 µg/m³

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Key facts

French commune.name: Pessac
French commune.commune status: Commune
French commune.image: Haut Brion exterior.jpg
French commune.caption: Chateau Haut-Brion
French commune.image flag: Ville_de_Pessac_2020.svg
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason ville fr Pessac (Gironde).svg
French commune.arrondissement: Bordeaux
French commune.canton: Pessac-1 and 2
French commune.intercommunality: Bordeaux Métropole
French commune.mayor: Franck Raynal
French commune.term: 2020–2026
French commune.elevation min m: 12
French commune.elevation max m: 56
French commune.area km2: 38.82
French commune.INSEE: 33318
French commune.postal code: 33600

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Geography
History
Neighborhoods
Heritage
Wineries
Cité Frugès
Casino district
Others
Population
Education
Transportation
Personalities
Twin towns - sister cities
See also
References
External links

Pessac is home to Bordeaux Montaigne University, the Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux, and the main production facility of the Monnaie de Paris. It is also in the Pessac-Léognan wine region.

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