Saint-Brieuc Facts for Kids

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Saint-Brieuc

Sant-Brieg

Saint-Brieuc Cathedral

Coat of arms

Saint-Brieuc

Location in France

Saint-Brieuc

Location in Brittany

Country

Saint-Brieuc

Saint-Brieuc

Area

21.88 km² (8.45 sq mi)

Population

(2012)

45,936

• Density

2,099.5/km² (5,437.6/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

22278 /22000

Elevation

0–134 m (0–440 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Saint-Brieuc is a city in France. It is a special kind of city called a commune. It is also the main city, or prefecture, of the Côtes-d'Armor area. This area is a department in the region of Brittany.

Saint-Brieuc is located on the north coast of Brittany. It sits by the English Channel. The city is known for its beautiful bay and its port. Many people live and work here.

People from Saint-Brieuc
Saint-Brieuc's Sister Cities
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People from Saint-Brieuc

Many interesting people were born in Saint-Brieuc. Here are a few:

Maryvonne Dupureur (1937–2008), a talented athlete. She won a silver medal in the 800-meter race at the Olympics.
Patrick Dewaere (1947–1982), a well-known actor. He starred in many French films.
Kévin Théophile-Catherine, a professional footballer. He plays for different teams.
Mamadou Wague, another professional footballer.
Yelle (Julie Budet) (born 1983), a famous musician. She is known for her pop music.

Saint-Brieuc's Sister Cities

Saint-Brieuc has special friendships with cities in other countries. These are called "sister cities" or "twinned cities." This helps people from different places learn about each other.