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Guilers
Gwiler-Leon
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The church of Saint-Valentin, in Guilers
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 Guilers
Location in France
Guilers
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Brest | |
| Canton | Brest-4 | |
| Intercommunality | Brest Métropole | |
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18.98 km2 (7.33 sq mi) | |
| Population
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8,061 | |
| • Density | 424.71/km2 (1,100.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29069 /29820
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| Elevation | 0–96 m (0–315 ft) | |
| 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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Guilers (which is Gwiler-Leon in Breton) is a small town in France. It is located in the Brittany region, which is in the northwest part of the country. Guilers is part of the Finistère department. It is known as a commune, which is like a local administrative area in France.
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Where is Guilers Located?
Guilers is found in the Finistère department. This department is at the very tip of the Brittany peninsula. It is in the westernmost part of mainland France. The town is quite close to the city of Brest. Brest is a major port city in the region.
Geography and Landscape
The area around Guilers has a varied landscape. It includes both coastal areas and inland countryside. The town itself is not directly on the coast. However, it is close enough to enjoy the nearby sea. The land here ranges in height. It goes from sea level up to 96 meters (about 315 feet) high.
People and Population
Guilers is home to over 8,000 people. As of January 2019, its population was 8,061 residents. This makes it a medium-sized commune. The number of people living there can change over time. The population figures are tracked by official French organizations.
How Guilers is Governed
Like all communes in France, Guilers has a local government. It is led by a mayor. The mayor helps manage the town's daily life. This includes things like local services and public spaces. Guilers is also part of a larger group called Brest Métropole. This group helps different towns work together. They share resources and plan for the future.
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