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What Are People From Toulouse Called?
Western Europe, France
The demonym for people from Toulouse is:
Toulousain
Pronunciation:
/tuːˈluːz/
About Toulouse
Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France and the capital of the Occitanie region, located on the Garonne River in the southwest of the country. It is widely known as the Pink City, or La Ville rose, because of its distinctive terracotta brick buildings that glow warmly in the sunshine. Toulouse is a major hub of the European aerospace industry, home to large Airbus production sites and a long tradition of aviation innovation. The city has a rich history, and its university dates back to 1229, making it one of the oldest in Europe. Visitors enjoy its historic squares, the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, and lively student neighborhoods, along with regional cuisine and a relaxed southern atmosphere that gives Toulouse its warm character.
Quick Facts about Toulouse
- Population:
- About 500,000 city proper (2021 est.)
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Western Europe
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Etymology of the Toulouse Demonym
From the Latin 'Tolosa', the name of the Gaulish settlement of the Volcae Tectosages. The root is thought to be pre-Roman and of uncertain meaning.
Places near Toulouse
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Bordeaux
about 215 km northwest
People are called:
Bordelais
Montpellier
about 200 km east
People are called:
Montpelliérain
Barcelona
about 360 km southeast
People are called:
Barcelonian
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Quick Facts
- Population:
- About 500,000 city proper (2021 est.)
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Western Europe
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