Saint-Évarzec facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Évarzec
Sant-Evarzeg
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 Saint-Évarzec
Location in France
Saint-Évarzec
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Quimper | |
| Canton | Fouesnant | |
| Intercommunality | Pays Fouesnantais | |
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24.65 km2 (9.52 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2021)
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29247 /29170
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| Elevation | 8–102 m (26–335 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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Saint-Évarzec (which is called Sant-Evarzeg in Breton) is a small town or village in France. It is known as a commune. You can find it in the beautiful region of Brittany. This area is in the Finistère department, which is in the northwest part of France.
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Welcome to Saint-Évarzec!
Saint-Évarzec is a charming place in the French countryside. It is a quiet community where people live and work. The name "Saint-Évarzec" has a long history, like many places in France. It is a great example of a typical French commune.
Where is Saint-Évarzec Located?
Saint-Évarzec is situated in the western part of France. It is part of Brittany, a region famous for its unique culture and coastline. The town is in the Finistère department. This department is at the very tip of the Breton peninsula. The area around Saint-Évarzec has varying elevations. It ranges from 8 meters (about 26 feet) above sea level to 102 meters (about 335 feet). This means it has both lower, flatter areas and some higher, hillier parts.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own local council and a mayor. The mayor and council help manage the daily life of the community. They take care of things like local services and public spaces. Saint-Évarzec is one of many thousands of communes across France.
Life in Saint-Évarzec
Saint-Évarzec covers an area of about 24.65 square kilometers (around 9.5 square miles). The number of people living in Saint-Évarzec changes over time. You can find the most up-to-date population numbers in the infobox at the top of this page. People in Saint-Évarzec enjoy a peaceful lifestyle. They are part of a close-knit community.
How Saint-Évarzec is Governed
Like all communes, Saint-Évarzec has its own local government. The people living there elect a mayor and a municipal council. The mayor is like the leader of the town. They work with the council to make decisions for the community. For example, André Guillou was the mayor of Saint-Évarzec for the term from 2014 to 2020. The local government helps to make sure the town runs smoothly. They also work with nearby communes as part of a group called "Pays Fouesnantais." This helps them share resources and work together on bigger projects.
See also
- In Spanish: Saint-Évarzec para niños
