Irvillac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Irvillac
Irvilhag
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Saint Peter's church in Irvillac
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 Irvillac
Location in France
Irvillac
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Brest | |
| Canton | Pont-de-Buis-lès-Quimerch | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Landerneau-Daoulas | |
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29.60 km2 (11.43 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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1,453 | |
| • Density | 49.088/km2 (127.14/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29086 /29460
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| Elevation | 3–134 m (9.8–439.6 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Irvillac (Breton: Irvilhag) is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the beautiful region of Brittany, within the Finistère department.
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Where is Irvillac Located?
Irvillac is situated in the western part of France, close to the coast. It is part of the Finistère department, which is the westernmost department in mainland France. The town's exact location can be described using coordinates: it is at about 48.37 degrees north latitude and 4.21 degrees west longitude.
How Big is Irvillac?
The area of Irvillac is about 29.60 square kilometers (about 11.43 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized commune in terms of land area. The land in Irvillac varies in height, from a low point of 3 meters (about 10 feet) above sea level to a high point of 134 meters (about 440 feet).
Who Lives in Irvillac?
As of January 2019, the population of Irvillac was 1,453 people. This means it is a relatively small community. The people who live in Irvillac are called Irvillacois (for men) and Irvillacoises (for women).
Who Governs Irvillac?
Like all communes in France, Irvillac has a local government. The main leader of the commune is called the mayor. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Irvillac was Jean-Noël Le Gall. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the town's services and make decisions for the community. Irvillac is also part of a larger group of communes called Pays de Landerneau-Daoulas, which helps with shared services and projects.
What to See in Irvillac?
One of the notable buildings in Irvillac is the Saint Peter's church. Churches like this often have a long history and are important landmarks in French towns.
