Pessac is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a member of the metropolis of Bordeaux, being the second-largest suburb of Bordeaux and located just southwest of it. Pessac is also home to the Montesquieu University, the Bordeaux Montaigne University, and the Institut d’études politiques de Bordeaux. Country France Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine Department Gironde Mayor (2020–2026) Franck Raynal Area1 38.82 km2 (14.99 sq mi) Population (2017-01-01) 63,808 Density 1,600/km2 (4,300/sq mi) Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) […]