Tarbes is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. It is the capital of Bigorre and of the Hautes-Pyrénées. It has been a commune since 1790. It was known as Turba or Tarba in Roman times. Tarbes is part of the historical region of Gascony.
Country: France
Region: Occitania
Area: 15.33 km² (5.92 sq mi)
Elevation: 284–326 m (932–1,070 ft) · (avg. 304 m or 997 ft)
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