Meauzac
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| Meauzac | ||
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  Meauzac | ||
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Location within Midi-Pyrénées region  Meauzac | ||
| Coordinates: 44°05′22″N 1°14′24″E / 44.0894°N 1.24°ECoordinates: 44°05′22″N 1°14′24″E / 44.0894°N 1.24°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Midi-Pyrénées | |
| Department | Tarn-et-Garonne | |
| Arrondissement | Castelsarrasin | |
| Canton | Castelsarrasin-2 | |
| Intercommunality | Terrasses et Plaines des deux cantons | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | José Lacombe | |
| Area | ||
| • Land1 | 11.77 km2 (4.54 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006) | ||
| • Population2 | 1,029 | |
| • Population2 Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 82108 / 82290 | |
| Elevation |
67–88 m (220–289 ft) (avg. 76 m or 249 ft) | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
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Meauzac is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France.
History
Meauzac has a vivid history spanning from the year of 406 CE to the modern day. It started out when a Gallo-Roman villa was built up, and villagers were attracted to the area due to the fertility of the area, being next to the Tarn river.[1]
In May, 1369, the English arrived at Meauzac and besieged the castle. After negotiations took place, Meauzac decreed it would pledge allegiance to the Prince of Wales as its Lord. Upon this decision, the English left 40 men-at-arms and 20 archers, who defended the town for 20 years.
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