Pontacq

Pontacq (French pronunciation:[pɔ̃tak]; Occitan: Pontac) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. The town is placed near the Ousse river valley and the Pyrenees, lying close to Lourdes, a pilgrimage site.

Pontacq is managed by a municipal council, currently led by Mayor Didier Larrazabal (2020-05-26). The town is home to approximately 2,936 residents and covers an area of around 29 square kilometers.^[3]

Population

Notable people

Joseph Barbanègre (1772–1830) - French General
Matthieu Sans (1988-) - Rugby player
Pierre Lacaze (1934-1995) - Athlete, Rugby Union & League player

References

↑"Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
↑"Populations de référence 2023" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
↑"Mairie Pontacq (64530-Nouvelle-Aquitaine), adresse, horaires et élus Pontaquais". www.la-mairie.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
↑Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE

[1] "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.

[2] "Populations de référence 2023" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.

[3] "Mairie Pontacq (64530-Nouvelle-Aquitaine), adresse, horaires et élus Pontaquais". www.la-mairie.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

[pophist-4] Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE

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Population

Notable people

See also

References