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Plourin (French pronunciation: [pluʁɛ̃]; Breton: Plourin-Gwitalmeze) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.
Inhabitants of Plourin are called in French Plourinois.
Plourin spans an area of 25.69 square kilometres (9.92 sq mi) and has a population of more than 1,250 inhabitants. It is located in the Pays de Léon, known for its distinctive rural landscapes. The commune is not coastal, despite its proximity to the sea, and features a bocage landscape with dispersed settlements comprising small hamlets and isolated farms.
The village center sits on a hill at an elevation of 72 meters, with the commune’s terrain ranging from 22 meters at its lowest point near the Portsall River to 94 meters at its highest in the southeastern corner. The Portsall River borders the east of the commune, while the Landunvez stream forms its western boundary.
Plourin is accessible by secondary roads, with the most significant route being the Departmental Road 68, which connects to Saint-Renan, Brest, and the coastal areas of Porspoder and Argenton. However, the village center is only directly served by the modest Departmental Road 28.
Plourin shares borders with the following communes:
Plourin experiences an oceanic climate characterized by mild winters, cool summers, and frequent rainfall. The average annual temperature is approximately 12.1 °C (53.8 °F), and annual precipitation totals 997.1 millimetres (39.26 in) based on data from the nearby meteorological station in Ploudalmézeau. The commune is occasionally subject to strong coastal winds due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Plourin is classified as a rural commune and is part of the Brest metropolitan area, categorized as a "crown commune" within the city’s sphere of influence. Despite its ties to Brest, the commune retains its rural character and has avoided significant urban sprawl or rurbanization.
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Plourin (French pronunciation: [pluʁɛ̃]; Breton: Plourin-Gwitalmeze) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.
Inhabitants of Plourin are called in French Plourinois.
Plourin spans an area of 25.69 square kilometres (9.92 sq mi) and has a population of more than 1,250 inhabitants. It is located in the Pays de Léon, known for its distinctive rural landscapes. The commune is not coastal, despite its proximity to the sea, and features a bocage landscape with dispersed settlements comprising small hamlets and isolated farms.
The village center sits on a hill at an elevation of 72 meters, with the commune’s terrain ranging from 22 meters at its lowest point near the Portsall River to 94 meters at its highest in the southeastern corner. The Portsall River borders the east of the commune, while the Landunvez stream forms its western boundary.
Plourin is accessible by secondary roads, with the most significant route being the Departmental Road 68, which connects to Saint-Renan, Brest, and the coastal areas of Porspoder and Argenton. However, the village center is only directly served by the modest Departmental Road 28.
Plourin shares borders with the following communes:
Plourin experiences an oceanic climate characterized by mild winters, cool summers, and frequent rainfall. The average annual temperature is approximately 12.1 °C (53.8 °F), and annual precipitation totals 997.1 millimetres (39.26 in) based on data from the nearby meteorological station in Ploudalmézeau. The commune is occasionally subject to strong coastal winds due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Plourin is classified as a rural commune and is part of the Brest metropolitan area, categorized as a "crown commune" within the city’s sphere of influence. Despite its ties to Brest, the commune retains its rural character and has avoided significant urban sprawl or rurbanization.
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