Discover Gironde : The city of Bordeaux in numbers

Bordeaux is a very lively city and is increasing rapidly. With its multiple neighbourhoods, prestigious or sought-after, the city knows how to adapt itself to its citizens. 

Did you know that, according to the forecasts of the city, Bordeaux should count 975 000 citizens in 2030? 

The territory of Bordeaux :

The city of Bordeaux currently counts 750 000 inhabitants, spread out in 28 communes ((Ambarès-et-Lagrave (33003), Ambès (33004), Artigues-près-Bordeaux (33013), Bassens (33032), Bègles (33039), Blanquefort (33056), Bordeaux (33063), Bouliac (33065), Le Bouscat (33069), Bruges (33075), Carbon-Blanc (33096), Cenon (33119), Eysines (33162), Floirac (33167), Gradignan (33192), Le Haillan (33200), Lormont (33249), Martignas-sur-Jalle (33273), Mérignac (33281), Parempuyre (33312), Pessac (33318), Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc (33376), Saint-Louis-de-Montferrand (33434), Saint-Médard-en-Jalles (33449), Saint-Vincent-de-Paul (33487), Le Taillan-Médoc (33519), Talence (33522), Villenave-d'Ornon (33550)) of which 250 000 are in the center of Bordeaux.

Covering a land area of 578,22 square kilometres, the city of Bordeaux is huge, the center of Bordeaux only covers a land area of 49,36 square kilometres. 

There is 1810 hectares of land that are inscribed on the World Heritage List by Unesco, in June 2007, as exceptional urban center.

Transport:

3 tram lines circulate between 4 o’clock and 2 o’clock in the morning (there is a 4th tram line under construction.

There are 1800 VCub available on self-service and 700 kilometers cycling paths. 

2 Batcub shuttles connecting to 5 pontoons.

78 coach lines

Local economy:

410 000 jobs in the Bordeaux area

20 universities

17 shopping facilities for 1000 inhabitants

Proximity:

Spain is a 2 hour and 20-minute drive

The Bassin d’Arcachon is a 40-minute drive

La Rochelle is a 2-hour drive

Paris is a 2-hour train ride

The city of Bordeaux adapts itself to its inhabitants. You can have a look at the 5 reasons to live in Bordeaux in 2018 and if you wish you can have a look at our properties for sale in the city.

Our agency Coldwell Banker offers you a large portfolio of properties for sale in Bordeaux.