Bannalec facts for kids
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Bannalec
Banaleg
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The parish church of Our Lady of Folgoët, in Bannalec
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 Bannalec
Location in France
Bannalec
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Quimper | |
| Canton | Moëlan-sur-Mer | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Quimperlé | |
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77.51 km2 (29.93 sq mi) | |
| Population
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5,668 | |
| • Density | 73.126/km2 (189.396/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29004 /29380
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| Elevation | 22–172 m (72–564 ft) | |
| Website | www.bannalec.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Bannalec (which is called Banaleg in Breton, the local language) is a small town in France. It's located in the northwest part of the country, in a region called Brittany. Bannalec is part of the Finistère department.
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About Bannalec
Bannalec is a "commune," which is like a local government area or a municipality in France. It's a place where people live, work, and go to school.
Where is Bannalec?
Bannalec is found in the Finistère department, which is in the Brittany region of France. This area is known for its beautiful coastline and unique culture.
How Big is Bannalec?
The town covers an area of about 77.51 square kilometers (which is roughly 30 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized commune in terms of land area.
Elevation
The land in Bannalec isn't completely flat. Its lowest point is 22 meters (about 72 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 172 meters (about 564 feet). This means there are some hills and valleys around the town.
How Many People Live There?
As of January 2019, about 5,668 people lived in Bannalec. The number of people living in a town is called its population.
Who Runs Bannalec?
Like many towns, Bannalec has a local government. The main leader of the town is called the mayor. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Bannalec was Yves André. The mayor helps make decisions about the town, like managing local services and projects. Bannalec is also part of a larger group of communes called "Pays de Quimperlé," which means they work together on some things.
See also
In Spanish: Bannalec para niños
