Pencran facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pencran
Penn-ar-C'hrann
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 Pencran
Location in France
Pencran
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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8.93 km2 (3.45 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29156 /29800
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| Elevation | 1–175 m (3.3–574.1 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Pencran (which is Penn-ar-C'hrann in the Breton language) is a small town, also known as a commune. It is located in the beautiful region of Brittany, which is in the Finistère department. You can find Pencran in the northwest part of France.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is like a local government area in France. It is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it as a town or a village with its own local leaders and services. Pencran is one of many communes across France.
Where is Pencran Located?
Pencran is situated in the Finistère department. This department is at the very western tip of the Brittany region. Brittany is famous for its rugged coastline, ancient history, and unique culture. Pencran is not far from the city of Brest, which is a major port city in France.
Geography and Landscape
The area around Pencran has varied landscapes. The lowest point in the commune is about 1 meter (3 feet) above sea level, while the highest point reaches 175 meters (574 feet). This means there are some hills and valleys around the town. The total area of Pencran is about 8.93 square kilometers (3.45 square miles).
People of Pencran
Pencran is home to a community of people who live and work there. The number of people living in Pencran changes over time, just like in any town. You can find the most up-to-date population numbers in the infobox at the top of this page.
Who Leads Pencran?
Like all communes in France, Pencran has a mayor who is in charge of the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services, like schools, roads, and local events. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Pencran was Jean Crenn. Mayors are elected by the people living in the commune.
Local Government
Pencran is part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group is named Pays de Landerneau-Daoulas. Being part of this group helps different towns work together on bigger projects that benefit everyone in the area.
