The Village

The population and inhabitants of Cesseras

With a population density of 27.4 inhabitants per square kilometer, the municipality of Cesseras has a total population of 413 (official municipal population as of January 1, 2022, based on the 2019 census) and a municipal population of 392, with 48.5% men and 51.5% women.
The inhabitants of Cesseras, or gentilé, are called Cesserais and Cesseraises.

Statistics on the village of Cesseras

While the population, area, and density of a given municipality are crucial pieces of information for understanding the territory, it is sometimes necessary to take a more comprehensive view. To this end, a ranking based on each of these three criteria has been carried out, determining the position of the municipality of Cesseras at different administrative levels, from the canton to the national territory.
Here is the municipality’s ranking based on its population and area:

The classification of a municipality in France is generally based on the legal populations recorded by INSEE, which are published with a delay of several years.

The classifications in effect as of January 1, 2025, are based on population data from the 2022 reference year census.

Here is the information and corresponding rankings for Cesseras, Hérault, based on these 2022 data (effective in 2025):

1. Population (2022 Census, effective in 2025)

  • Municipal population: 432 inhabitants
  • Ranking by municipal population:
    • In the Hérault department (34): approximately 231st place.
    • In France: approximately 19,300th place.

2. Surface area

  • Surface area: 15.07 km² (or 15.1 km²)
  • Ranking by surface area:
    • In the Hérault department (34): approximately 162nd place.
    • In France: approximately 12,244th place.

These rankings may vary slightly depending on the source, but they provide a very accurate order of magnitude for the reference period (2022 population, effective in 2025).

The municipal council: Elected officials

The mayor of Cesseras is Magali GUIRAUD, who has been elected for a six-year term (2026-2032). Magali GUIRAUD is 65 years old and works in administrative and commercial support roles for businesses.
The municipal council of Cesseras consists of a mayor, three deputy mayors, and seven municipal councilors (six men and five women). Here is the complete list of the municipal team of Cesseras elected in the last municipal elections:

Deputies

  • Mr. Jean-Paul DUPILLE
    First Deputy Mayor
    66 years old – Former employees
  • Mr. Jean-François PARISI
    Second Deputy Mayor
    69 years old – Former farmer
  • Mr. François AZAM
    Third Deputy Mayor
    53 years old – Small-scale farmer

City councilors

  • Ms. Annick BAUWERAERTS
    54 years old – Various individuals under the age of 60 who are not in employment (excluding retirees)
  • Mr. Clément BIAU
    36 years old – Retailers and similar occupations
  • Ms. Stéphanie Elisabeth CAMPBELL
    65 years old – Former artisans, merchants, business leaders
  • Ms. Jennifer JOINAUD
    41 years old – Commercial employee
  • Mr. Robert MARTY
    74 years old – Former intermediate professions
  • Ms. Christel PEDRERO
    46 years old – Civilian employees and civil service agents
  • Mr. Kevin TURNER-RYAN
    63 years old – Former artisans, merchants, business leaders

Former mayors of Cesseras

PeriodsMayors
Since May 18, 2020Ms. Magali GUIRAUD
From 1983 to May 18, 2020Mr. Jean Bernard TOLOMIO

Representative of the municipality

For French legislative elections, which elect representatives to the National Assembly, France is divided into legislative districts. The municipality of Cesseras is part of the 5th district of Hérault.
The representative for the 5th district of Hérault in the National Assembly is Mr. Philippe HUPPÉ.

Local taxes in Cesseras

Payable by owners and beneficial owners, property tax must be paid annually and applies to all built and unbuilt properties, except in cases of exemption provided for by law.
The housing tax, which is linked to the audiovisual license fee, is payable by the occupant of the dwelling on January 1, whether they are the owner, tenant, or occupant free of charge.
It should be noted that the most modest households will gradually be exempted and that a new tax of the same nature is currently being prepared.
If you think you may be eligible for an exemption due to the specific type of property you own or your low income, you can contact your tax office by phone.

Residential tax21.21 %
Property tax on built properties19.63 %
Property tax on undeveloped land75.58 %
Additional tax on undeveloped properties51.12 %
Property tax for businesses30.35 %