Elliant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elliant
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The church of Saint-Gilles, in Elliant
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 Elliant
Location in France
Elliant
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Quimper | |
| Canton | Concarneau | |
| Intercommunality | Concarneau-Cornouaille | |
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70.30 km2 (27.14 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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3,320 | |
| • Density | 47.23/km2 (122.32/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29049 /29370
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| Elevation | 31–187 m (102–614 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Elliant (Breton: Eliant) is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the Brittany region and can be found in the Finistère department.
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Discovering Elliant
Elliant is a charming place in the French countryside. It is known for its quiet atmosphere and natural beauty. Many people enjoy visiting or living here because of its peaceful setting.
Where is Elliant?
Elliant is located in the region of Brittany, which is in the western part of France. Brittany is famous for its unique culture, beautiful coastlines, and ancient traditions.
Finistère Department
Elliant is specifically in the Finistère department. A department is like a county or a state in other countries. Finistère is the westernmost department of mainland France. Its name means "Land's End" in Latin, which makes sense because it's at the very end of the land!
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a town or a village. Elliant is one of many thousands of communes across France. Each commune has its own local government to manage things like schools, roads, and local services.
People and Place
Elliant is home to about 3,320 people, based on numbers from January 2019. The town covers an area of about 70.30 square kilometers (which is about 27 square miles).
How High is Elliant?
The land in Elliant varies in height. The lowest point is about 31 meters (102 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches about 187 meters (614 feet) above sea level. This means there are some hills and valleys around the commune.
Who Leads Elliant?
Like all communes, Elliant has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor of Elliant is René Le Baron. He was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the people of Elliant.
Working Together
Elliant is also part of a group of communes called Concarneau-Cornouaille. This group works together on bigger projects that benefit all the towns involved, like managing waste or developing tourism.
