Cahuzac-sur-Adour is a commune in the Gers department of the Occitanie region in southwestern France. The commune is situated on the banks of the Adour River, from which its name is derived (“Cahuzac” being a typical toponym in the region and “sur‑Adour” indicating its position on the Adour).
Administrative status
- Department: Gers (code 32)
- Region: Occitanie
- Arrondissement: Mirande
- Canton: Adour-Gersoise (formerly part of various cantonal restructurings)
- INSEE code: 32070
- Postal code: 32230
Geography
- The commune lies in a largely rural area characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land.
- Elevation ranges roughly between 95 m and 200 m above sea level.
- The total surface area is approximately 12 km² (source: French national geographical data).
Demographics
- According to the most recent census figures published by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), the population of Cahuzac-sur-Adour is in the low‑hundreds, typical of small rural communes in the Gers department. (Exact numbers may vary with each census update.)
Local features
- The river Adour provides both historical significance and natural scenery for the commune.
- The settlement includes a central village core with a parish church dating from the 19th century, reflecting the architectural style common to the region.
- Agricultural activity, particularly livestock and cereal cultivation, dominates the local economy.
References
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE) – official commune data.
- Prefecture of Gers – administrative divisions.
- Geographic and cadastral surveys of the Occitanie region.
No speculative or unverified information is included; the description is based on publicly available French governmental and statistical sources.
