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Kerlaz

Kerlaz
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Coat of arms of Kerlaz
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Kerlaz is located in France
Kerlaz
Kerlaz
Location in France
Kerlaz is located in Brittany
Kerlaz
Kerlaz
Location in Brittany
Country France
Region Brittany
Department Finistère
Arrondissement Quimper
Canton Douarnenez
Intercommunality Pays de Douarnenez
Area
1
11.44 km2 (4.42 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
782
 • Density 68.36/km2 (177.04/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
29090 /29100
Elevation 2–137 m (6.6–449.5 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Kerlaz (Breton: Kerlaz) is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the beautiful region called Brittany, specifically within the Finistère department.

Discover Kerlaz

Kerlaz is a charming place in France. It's a commune, which is like a local area or a small town. It's known for its quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Where is Kerlaz Located?

Kerlaz is in the northwestern part of France. It's part of the Brittany region, which is famous for its unique culture and coastline. The town is also in the Finistère department. This area is known for its stunning natural beauty.

Life in Kerlaz

As of January 2019, about 782 people live in Kerlaz. This makes it a small community where people likely know each other well. The land area of Kerlaz is about 11.44 square kilometers. The elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 2 meters to 137 meters.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Kerlaz has its own local government. This government helps manage the town's daily life. The mayor of Kerlaz is Marie-Thérèse Hernandez. She was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020. The commune is part of a larger group called Pays de Douarnenez, which helps different towns work together.

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