Rédené facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rédené
Redene
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 Rédené
Location in France
Rédené
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France |
| Region | Brittany |
| Department | Finistère |
| Arrondissement | Quimper |
| Canton | Quimperlé |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Quimperlé |
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24.49 km2 (9.46 sq mi) |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29234 /29300
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| Elevation | 4–81 m (13–266 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Rédené (Breton: Redene) is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northwest of France. It is found in the region called Brittany, within the Finistère department.
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Discovering Rédené
Rédené is a charming commune in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its quiet, peaceful atmosphere. The commune is part of the larger area known as Pays de Quimperlé.
Where is Rédené Located?
Rédené is situated in the western part of France, close to the Atlantic coast. It is part of the Brittany region, which is famous for its unique culture, Celtic heritage, and stunning coastline. The commune is specifically located in the Finistère department. This department is the westernmost part of mainland France.
Rédené's coordinates are about 47.86 degrees North and 3.46 degrees West. This means it is in the northern hemisphere, west of the Prime Meridian. The land in Rédené ranges in height from 4 meters (about 13 feet) above sea level to 81 meters (about 266 feet). This shows that the area has some gentle hills and valleys.
How Rédené is Governed
Like all communes in France, Rédené is managed by a local government. This government helps to organize public services and make decisions for the people living there.
- Mayor: The head of the commune is the mayor. From 2014 to 2020, the mayor of Rédené was Jean Lomenech. The mayor is responsible for leading the local council and making sure the commune runs smoothly.
- Commune Status: Rédené is officially a "commune," which is the smallest administrative division in France. Think of it like a local town or village area with its own government.
- Intercommunality: Rédené is also part of a larger group called "Pays de Quimperlé." This is a group of several communes that work together on bigger projects, like managing waste or developing the economy. This helps them share resources and work more efficiently.
Population and Area
Rédené covers an area of about 24.49 square kilometers (about 9.46 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized commune in terms of land area. The number of people living in Rédené changes over time. The population figures are regularly updated by official French statistics.
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A view of Rédené, Finistère.
