La Roche-Maurice facts for kids
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La Roche-Maurice
Ar Roc'h-Morvan
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La-Roche-Maurice behind the railway line
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 La Roche-Maurice
Location in France
La Roche-Maurice
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Brest | |
| Canton | Landerneau | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Landerneau-Daoulas | |
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12.04 km2 (4.65 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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1,814 | |
| • Density | 150.66/km2 (390.22/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29237 /29800
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| Elevation | 5–163 m (16–535 ft) (avg. 100 m or 330 ft) |
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| 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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La Roche-Maurice (which is Ar Roc'h-Morvan in Breton) is a small town in France. It is known as a commune. You can find it in the Brittany region, which is in the northwest part of France. This town is part of the Finistère department.
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About La Roche-Maurice
La Roche-Maurice is a charming commune located in the Finistère department of France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a small town or village. It has its own local council and mayor.
Where is La Roche-Maurice Located?
This commune is situated in the beautiful region of Brittany. Brittany is famous for its rugged coastline, ancient forests, and unique culture. La Roche-Maurice is in the northwest of France, close to the city of Brest.
Who Leads La Roche-Maurice?
Every commune in France has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people. For La Roche-Maurice, the mayor is Laurence Fortin. She was elected to serve the community.
How Many People Live There?
As of January 2019, about 1,814 people lived in La Roche-Maurice. This makes it a smaller community. The population number helps us understand the size of the town.
What is the Area Like?
La Roche-Maurice covers an area of about 12.04 square kilometers. The land here has different heights. It goes from 5 meters above sea level to 163 meters. The average height is around 100 meters.
