Balma (; ) is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. It is east of Toulouse.

The name of the town comes from the Occitan word meaning "cave" or "grotto".

History

Balma was established in 1279 as a fief of the bishopric of Toulouse.

Population

The inhabitants of the commune are known as Balmanais in French.

Sport

Balma is the home of Championnat de France Amateurs club, Balma SC.

Monument

See also

• Toulouse - Lasbordes Airport

• Stade Municipal de Balma

• 11th Parachute Brigade

• Communes of the Haute-Garonne department

References

External links

• Official site