Riec-sur-Bélon facts for kids
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Riec-sur-Bélon
Rieg
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The church of Saint-Pierre, in Riec-sur-Bélon
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 Riec-sur-Bélon
Location in France
Riec-sur-Bélon
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Quimper | |
| Canton | Moëlan-sur-Mer | |
| Intercommunality | CA Quimperlé Communauté | |
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54.64 km2 (21.10 sq mi) | |
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4,307 | |
| • Density | 78.825/km2 (204.16/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29236 /29340
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| Elevation | 0–94 m (0–308 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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Riec-sur-Bélon (pronounced "Ryeck sur Bay-lon") is a charming town in the region of Brittany, located in north-western France. It's part of the Finistère department. The town is also known by its Breton name, Rieg.
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Understanding the Population of Riec-sur-Bélon
In Riec-sur-Bélon, the people who live there are called Riécois in French. The town has seen its population change over many years. For example, in 2021, about 4,307 people lived there.
This table shows how the number of people living in Riec-sur-Bélon has changed over time:
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Promoting the Breton Language
The local government of Riec-sur-Bélon has a special plan to support the Breton language. This plan was started on December 16, 2008, as part of a program called Ya d'ar brezhoneg, which means "Yes to Breton." It helps keep the language alive and used in the community.
Global Connections: Twin Towns
Riec-sur-Bélon has a special friendship with another town far away. This is called "twinning." It means the two towns share cultural exchanges and learn from each other.
- Riec-sur-Bélon is twinned with Ilminster, a town in Somerset, United Kingdom.
Famous People from Riec-sur-Bélon
- François Cadoret (1887-1948) was a well-known politician. A politician is someone who works in government and helps make decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Riec-sur-Bélon para niños
