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Plouigneau

Plouigno
Commune
Plouigneau (29) Mairie.JPG
Coat of arms of Plouigneau
Coat of arms
Plouigneau is located in France
Plouigneau
Plouigneau
Location in France
Plouigneau is located in Brittany
Plouigneau
Plouigneau
Location in Brittany
Country France
Region Brittany
Department Finistère
Arrondissement Morlaix
Canton Plouigneau
Intercommunality Morlaix Communauté
Area
1
 64.82 km2 (25.03 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2021)
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Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
29199 /29610
Elevation 17–201 m (56–659 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Plouigneau (Breton: Plouigno) is a small town in France. It is known as a "commune." You can find Plouigneau in the beautiful Brittany region. This area is in the northwest part of France.

Discovering Plouigneau

Plouigneau is part of the Finistère department. A department is like a county or a larger area within a region. Finistère is located at the very western tip of Brittany. This means Plouigneau is close to the coast.

What is a Commune?

In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services. Plouigneau is one of many communes in France.

Where is Plouigneau Located?

Plouigneau is in the northwest of France. It is in the Brittany region. Brittany is famous for its unique culture and beautiful coastline. The town is also part of the Finistère department. This department is known for its rugged cliffs and sandy beaches.

Changes to Plouigneau

On January 1, 2019, another small town called Le Ponthou joined Plouigneau. This means Le Ponthou became part of the Plouigneau commune. This kind of change happens sometimes to make local government more efficient.

Images for kids

  • Plouigneau (29) Mairie

    The town hall (Mairie) of Plouigneau. This is where local government decisions are made.

  • COA fr Plouigneau

    The coat of arms for Plouigneau. Coats of arms are like special symbols for towns or families.

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