Cognac is a commune in the Charente department, southwestern France. Administratively, the commune of Cognac is a subprefecture of the Charente department. The name is believed to be formed from individual masculine name -Connius, Gallic name, and the suffix -acum, which would correspond to the "domain of Connius".
Country: France
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Area: 15.5 km² (6.0 sq mi)
Elevation: 5–53 m (16–174 ft) · (avg. 27 m or 89 ft)