Longages
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Longages (French pronunciation: [lɔ̃ɡaʒ]; Occitan: Longatges) is a large village and commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. It is best known for the castle which dominates the village.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 921 | — |
| 1975 | 1,101 | +2.58% |
| 1982 | 1,332 | +2.76% |
| 1990 | 1,691 | +3.03% |
| 1999 | 1,899 | +1.30% |
| 2007 | 2,468 | +3.33% |
| 2012 | 2,811 | +2.64% |
| 2017 | 3,082 | +1.86% |
| 2023 | 3,392 | +1.61% |
| Source: INSEE |
Geography
The commune is bordered by seven other communes: Lavernose-Lacasse to the north, Noé to the east, Capens to the southeast, Carbonne to the south, Peyssies to the southwest, Bois-de-la-Pierre to the west, and finally by Bérat to the northwest.
Sights
The Château Sainte-Marie is a privately owned castle dating from the second half of the 16th century, modified and altered during the 19th century. It is listed as a historic site by the French Ministry of Culture in 1984.
Transport
Longages-Noé station has rail connections to Toulouse, Pau and Tarbes.