Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec facts for kids
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Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec
Ar C'hloastr-Plourin
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Notre-Dame of the Cloître Saint-Thégonnec
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 Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec
Location in France
Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France |
| Region | Brittany |
| Department | Finistère |
| Arrondissement | Morlaix |
| Canton | Plouigneau |
| Intercommunality | Morlaix Communauté |
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28.48 km2 (11.00 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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658 |
| • Density | 23.104/km2 (59.84/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29034 /29410
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| Elevation | 100–300 m (330–980 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec (which is Ar C'hloastr-Plourin in the Breton language) is a small town in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. This town is located in the beautiful region of Brittany, which is in the Finistère department. You can find it in the northwest part of France.
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What is Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec?
Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec is a commune, which is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local government. It's part of a larger area called a department, which is like a county. The department it belongs to is Finistère.
Where is this French commune located?
This commune is found in the region of Brittany. Brittany is a peninsula in northwest France, famous for its rugged coastline, ancient forests, and unique culture. Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec is nestled within this region, offering a glimpse into traditional French life.
How many people live there?
As of January 2019, about 658 people lived in Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec. This makes it a small community, where people often know their neighbors. The population numbers are officially collected by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in France.
Who is the mayor of the commune?
The mayor of Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec is Véronique Péreira. A mayor is the head of the local government for a commune. They are elected by the people living there to help manage the town and make decisions for the community. Véronique Péreira served as mayor from 2014 to 2020.
What is the land like in Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec?
The commune covers an area of about 28.48 square kilometers. The land here is quite varied in height. The lowest parts are around 100 meters above sea level, and the highest points reach about 300 meters. This means you might find some hills or gentle slopes in the area.
