Marestaing (French pronunciation: [maʁɛstɛ̃]; Occitan: Marestanh) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.

Geography

Marestaing and its surrounding communes

Marestaing is surrounded by other divisions such as Monferran-Savès, L'Isle-Jourdain, Auradé, Endoufielle, Castillon-Savés, and Frégouville.

History

During the World War II, Marestaing was captured by Nazi Germany around 1941 or 1942, resulting of extensively heavy damage until the Allied Powers arrived cir. 1944 - 1945.[citation needed]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962177    
1968137−22.6%
1975125−8.8%
1982141+12.8%
1990155+9.9%
1999170+9.7%
2008218+28.2%

See also

References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. "Populations de référence 2023" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.