Quéménéven facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quéménéven
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 Quéménéven
Location in France
Quéménéven
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France |
| Region | Brittany |
| Department | Finistère |
| Arrondissement | Quimper |
| Canton | Crozon |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Châteaulin et du Porzay |
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28.21 km2 (10.89 sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29229 /29180
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| Elevation | 52–280 m (171–919 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Quéménéven (pronounced "Keh-meh-neh-ven") is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the beautiful region called Brittany, specifically within the Finistère department.
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What is Quéménéven?
Quéménéven is a commune, which is like a local government area in France. Think of it as a town or village with its own local leaders. It's a place where people live, work, and go to school.
Where is Quéménéven Located?
This commune is in the Brittany region, which is famous for its rugged coastline, ancient forests, and unique culture. Brittany is in the far northwest of France, sticking out into the Atlantic Ocean. Quéménéven itself is in the Finistère department, which means "land's end" in Latin, because it's at the very tip of the French mainland.
How Big is Quéménéven?
Quéménéven covers an area of about 28 square kilometers (around 11 square miles). The land here varies in height, from a low of 52 meters (about 170 feet) above sea level to a high of 280 meters (about 918 feet). This suggests it has some hills or varied terrain.
Who Leads Quéménéven?
Like many towns, Quéménéven has a mayor who helps run things. The mayor is a local politician elected by the people to make decisions for the community. The mayor of Quéménéven is currently Alain Le Quellec. He works to make sure the town's services, like roads and schools, are well-managed.
