Edern, Finistère facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edern Edern
Commune
Edern Location in France Show map of France Edern Location in Brittany Show map of Brittany
Country	France
Region	Brittany
Department	Finistère
Arrondissement	Quimper
Canton	Briec
Intercommunality	Pays Glazik
Area 1	39.98 km2 (15.44 sq mi)
Population  (Jan. 2019)	2,251
• Density	56.303/km2 (145.82/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	29048 /29510
Elevation	82–256 m (269–840 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Edern (which is Edern in the local Breton language) is a small town in France. It is located in the Brittany region, which is in the northwest part of the country. Edern is part of the Finistère department.

What is Edern?

Edern is a type of local government area in France called a commune. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local leaders.

Where is Edern located?

Edern is found in the Finistère department. This department is in the western part of Brittany, a famous region known for its unique culture and beautiful coastline.

How many people live in Edern?

As of January 2019, about 2,251 people lived in Edern. This makes it a smaller community compared to big cities.

Who leads Edern?

Like many towns, Edern has a mayor who helps run things. The mayor of Edern is Jean-Paul Cozien. He was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020. The mayor and a local council make decisions for the town.

Geography of Edern

Edern is located in a lovely area with varying heights.

How high is Edern?

The land in Edern ranges from about 82 meters (269 feet) above sea level to 256 meters (840 feet). This means it has some hills and lower areas.

How big is Edern?

The total area of Edern is about 39.98 square kilometers (15.44 square miles). This gives residents plenty of space to live and explore.

Images for kids

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  The church in Edern, a common sight in French towns.