Pibrac

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Pibrac is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France, located 15 km (9.3 mi) west of Toulouse.

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

Population

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1780 650 —    
1812 677 +4.2%
1856 880 +30.0%
1886 998 +13.4%
1931 771 −22.7%
1962 1,036 +34.4%
1968 1,518 +46.5%
1975 2,291 +50.9%
1982 4,245 +85.3%
1990 5,879 +38.5%
1999 7,440 +26.6%
2008 7,997 +7.5%

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.[1]

Monument

See also

References

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  1. www.culture.gouv.fr, accessed 16 March 2008