Lot-et-Garonne is part of the current region of
Nouvelle-Aquitaine and is surrounded by the departments of
Lot,
Tarn-et-Garonne,
Gers,
Landes,
Gironde, and
Dordogne. The north of the department is composed of limestone hills. Between
Lot and
Garonne, there is a plateau carved by many valleys. In the west of the department, the
Landes forest is planted in sand. It is composed of
maritime pines. Between the forest and
Agen, there is the
Albret, a very hilly country.
Principal towns The most populous commune is
Agen, the prefecture. As of 2023, there are eight communes with more than 6,000 inhabitants: ==Demographics==