Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec facts for kids
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Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec
Logeginer-Sant-Tegoneg
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Part of Saint-Thégonnec Loc-Eguiner
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 Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec
Location in France
Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France |
| Region | Brittany |
| Department | Finistère |
| Arrondissement | Morlaix |
| Canton | Morlaix |
| Commune | Saint-Thégonnec Loc-Eguiner |
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8.02 km2 (3.10 sq mi) |
| Population
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336 |
| • Density | 41.90/km2 (108.51/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
29410
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| Elevation | 83–181 m (272–594 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec (which is Logeginer-Sant-Tegoneg in the Breton language) was once a small town, or commune, in France. It was located in the northwest part of the country.
This area is part of the Brittany region. It is also in the Finistère department. Think of a department like a county or a larger district.
On January 1, 2016, Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec joined with another town. It merged into a new, larger commune called Saint-Thégonnec Loc-Eguiner. This means it is no longer a separate commune on its own.
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Where is Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec?
Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec is in the Brittany region of France. Brittany is a large peninsula. It sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean. This region is known for its unique culture. It has its own language, Breton.
The town is specifically in the Finistère department. This department is at the very western tip of Brittany. Its name, Finistère, means "Land's End" in Latin. This is because it is at the end of the land.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. It is like a town or a city. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage local services. These services include schools and roads.
Communes can be very small, like Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec was. Or they can be very large, like Paris. The merger of Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec created a new, larger commune. This helps with managing resources. It also helps with local services.
History of the Merger
The decision to merge Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec happened in 2016. It joined with the commune of Saint-Thégonnec. The new commune is now called Saint-Thégonnec Loc-Eguiner.
Mergers like this happen for different reasons. Sometimes, smaller towns join together. This can help them share resources. It can also make local government more efficient. It helps them provide better services to their citizens.
Images for kids
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The church and a milestone in Loc-Eguiner-Saint-Thégonnec.
