Labenne, Commune in Landes department, France.
Description
Labenne covers approximately 124.48 square kilometers in the Landes department of southwestern France, situated at 43°35′38″N 1°25′32″W with an average elevation of 10 meters above sea level and over 7,000 residents.
History
The commune experienced steady population growth from about 1,422 residents in 1968 to over 7,095 in 2022, reflecting infrastructure development and increased attractiveness as a residential destination in the region.
Culture
The town preserves southwestern French traditions through regional cuisine, community festivals, and cultural gatherings that showcase local music, dance, and artistic expressions characteristic of the Landes cultural heritage.
Practical
Labenne operates under postal code 40530 and INSEE code 40133, with Mayor Stéphanie Chessoux leading local administration and regional road networks providing connections to nearby towns and Dax.
Did you know?
The commune successfully balances modern development pressures with ecological preservation, maintaining its natural environment and biodiversity while supporting contemporary expansion and sustainable community growth throughout recent decades.
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Airbus Training Centre Europe
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Aquatic Landes
2.2 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Capbreton
5.3 km
Sporting Casino
7.5 km
Château de Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx
5.9 km
Maison du Rey
5.3 km
Plage du Santocha
6.1 km
Plage de la Piste
5.7 km
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
6.6 km
Planète Parcs
6.7 km
Plage des Océanides
5.3 km
Réserve naturelle nationale du marais d'Orx
2.9 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Labenne
292 m
Église Saint-Martin d'Orx
4.7 km
Accrobranche Parc Robinson
2.2 km
L'Île aux Pirates
7 km
Plage d'Ondres
5.1 km
Plage d'Ondres
5.2 km
Église Sainte-Trinité de Hossegor
7.5 km
Plage du Métro
7 km
Saint Peter church of Ondres
3.9 km
Labenne's zoo
2.1 km
War memorial of Labenne
295 m
Capbreton North Jetty Light
7.2 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Tarnos
6.4 km
Capbreton Estacade Sud light
7.2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse de Labenne-Océan
3.5 km
Marais d'Orx et zones humides associées
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