Nègrepelisse, French commune in Tarn-et-Garonne, France.
Nègrepelisse covers approximately 49.2 square kilometers in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, located at an average elevation of 103 meters above sea level, with a population of roughly 5,839 inhabitants according to 2022 data.
The commune of Nègrepelisse was the site of the Nègrepelisse massacre in 1622, a significant historical event that reflects the local conflicts of that troubled period in French history.
The residents of Nègrepelisse, known as Négrepelissiens and Négrepelissiennes, actively participate in annual festivals, local markets, and cultural events that showcase the traditional Occitan culture of the region.
Located within the arrondissement of Montauban and the canton of Nègrepelisse, the commune has postal code 82800 and is situated approximately 537 kilometers from Paris, providing reasonable regional accessibility.
Nègrepelisse faces an unemployment rate above the national average at around 14.7% as of 2021, contrasting with its peaceful rural environment and numerous outdoor activity opportunities.
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