Poullaouen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Poullaouen
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A general view of Poullaouen
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 Poullaouen
Location in France
Poullaouen
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Châteaulin | |
| Canton | Carhaix-Plouguer | |
| Intercommunality | Poher | |
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88.56 km2 (34.19 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29227 /29246
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| Elevation | 69–218 m (226–715 ft) | |
| 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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Poullaouen (which is Poullaouen in the Breton language) is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is part of the Brittany region and can be found in the Finistère department. On January 1, 2019, another nearby town called Locmaria-Berrien joined Poullaouen, making the commune a bit bigger.
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Discovering Poullaouen
Poullaouen is a charming place in France with a rich history. It's known for its beautiful landscapes and its connection to the past.
Where is Poullaouen Located?
Poullaouen is situated in the Brittany region, which is famous for its rugged coastline, ancient forests, and unique culture. The town is specifically in the Finistère department. Think of a department like a county or a smaller area within a larger region. Finistère is at the very western tip of France, almost like the "end of the land."
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest type of administrative area. It's like a local town or village with its own local government. Each commune has a mayor and a council that make decisions for the people living there. Poullaouen is one of many thousands of communes across France.
Who Leads Poullaouen?
The leader of a commune is called the mayor. The mayor is chosen by the people living in the commune to help manage local services and represent their community. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Poullaouen was Didier Goubil. Mayors are elected for a specific period, called a term, to serve their community.
See Also
- Communes of Finistère
- For more information in Spanish: Poullaouen para niños
