Kernouës facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kernouës
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The war memorial in Kernoués
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 Kernouës
Location in France
Kernouës
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Brest | |
| Canton | Lesneven | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Lesneven et de la Côte des Légendes | |
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7.78 km2 (3.00 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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665 | |
| • Density | 85.48/km2 (221.38/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29094 /29260
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| Elevation | 7–70 m (23–230 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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Kernouës (which is Kernouez in the Breton language) is a small town in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. Kernouës is located in the northwest part of France.
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Exploring Kernouës
Kernouës is part of the beautiful Brittany region. This area is famous for its rugged coastline and unique culture. The commune is also found in the Finistère department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area in France.
Where is Kernouës Located?
Kernouës is in the very northwest of France. It is close to the Atlantic Ocean. This location means it has a mild climate. The commune is part of the Brest arrondissement. An arrondissement is a smaller division within a department.
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. It is like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government. This government helps manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.
Who Leads Kernouës?
The leader of a commune is called a mayor. The mayor of Kernouës is Daniel Bihan. Mayors are elected by the people who live in the commune. They work to make their town a good place to live.
How Many People Live Here?
As of January 2019, about 665 people lived in Kernouës. This makes it a small and quiet community. The commune covers an area of about 7.78 square kilometers. This is roughly 3 square miles.
What is the Land Like?
The land in Kernouës is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 7 meters (about 23 feet) to 70 meters (about 230 feet). This means there are some higher and lower areas within the commune.
See also
In Spanish: Kernouës para niños
