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Gouézec
Gouezeg
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A general view of Gouézec
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 Gouézec
Location in France
Gouézec
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France |
| Region | Brittany |
| Department | Finistère |
| Arrondissement | Châteaulin |
| Canton | Briec |
| Intercommunality | Région de Pleyben |
| Area
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30.94 km2 (11.95 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,098 |
| • Density | 35.488/km2 (91.91/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29062 /29190
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| Elevation | 19–270 m (62–886 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Gouézec (Breton: Gouezeg) is a small town or village in France. It is known as a "commune" in French. Gouézec is located in the northwest part of France, in a region called Brittany. It is part of the Finistère department, which is like a county.
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Where is Gouézec Located?
Gouézec is found in the Brittany region of France. Brittany is a large peninsula that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean. It is famous for its rugged coastline, ancient traditions, and unique culture.
Finistère Department
Gouézec is located in the Finistère department. The name "Finistère" means "Land's End" in Latin. This is because it is the westernmost department in mainland France. It has many beautiful beaches and historical sites.
Nearby Towns and Areas
Gouézec is close to the town of Châteaulin. This town is the center of the "arrondissement" that Gouézec belongs to. An arrondissement is a type of administrative area in France. Gouézec is also part of the Briec "canton," which is another local administrative division.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest administrative area. It is like a local government unit, similar to a town or a civil parish in other countries. Each commune has its own mayor and local council.
Population of Gouézec
As of January 2019, Gouézec had a population of 1,098 people. This means that just over a thousand people call Gouézec their home. The population count helps local leaders plan for services like schools and roads.
Size and Elevation
Gouézec covers an area of about 30.94 square kilometers (about 12 square miles). The land in Gouézec varies in height. The lowest point is 19 meters (about 62 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 270 meters (about 886 feet) above sea level. This suggests that Gouézec has some hills or higher ground.
Who Leads Gouézec?
Like all communes in France, Gouézec has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor is elected by the people who live in the commune.
The Mayor of Gouézec
The mayor of Gouézec is Cécile Nay. She was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020. The mayor's job is to manage the commune's daily affairs. This includes things like public services, local budgets, and representing the community.
Working with Other Communes
Gouézec is part of an "intercommunality" called Région de Pleyben. An intercommunality is a group of communes that work together. They share resources and cooperate on projects that benefit all the towns in the group. This might include things like waste management or public transport.
See also
In Spanish: Gouézec para niños
