Gimont (French pronunciation: [ʒimɔ̃]; Occitan pronunciation: [dʒiˈmunt]) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. It is about 40 km (25 mi) west of Toulouse. It is the seat (capital) of the canton of Gimone-Arrats.

Geography

Gimont and its surrounding communes

The commune is bordered by seven other communes: Escornebœuf to the north, Monferran-Savès to the northeast, Giscaro to the east, Maurens to the southeast, Montiron to the south, Juilles to the west, and finally by Aubiet to the northwest.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19682,878
19752,867−0.05%
19822,950+0.41%
19902,819−0.57%
19992,734−0.34%
20072,906+0.77%
20122,820−0.60%
20173,032+1.46%
20233,146+0.62%
Source: INSEE

International relations

Gimont is twinned with Enniscorthy in Ireland.

See also