Brech, France

Brittany · France

Brech is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 7,052. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,052 Population 447/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Brech

Brech

Brech is a commune in the Morbihan department, region of Brittany, northwestern France.

People

Population7,052
Density447/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population7,052
Population Density447 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates47.7208°, -2.9971°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Brech

Brech is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 7,052. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Brech experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²)
Population Density447/sq mi
Coordinates47.7208°N, 2.9971°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

252 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 47 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 13 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 103 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 20 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 16 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 47 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 105 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 82 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 70 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 42 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 64 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 149 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 130 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 109 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 128 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 79 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 111 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 85 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 53 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Brech has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Brech

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique Pont Douar - - - -
École primaire privée du Sacré Coeur - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brech

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Breizh Izel - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bro Gwened - MP3 256 kbps
Carocelt - MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Brech

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de l'Hermine
Château-Gaillard
Cromlech de Kergonan
Écomusée de Saint-Dégan
Expositions
La Cohue
La Criée
La maison d'Yves Nicolazic
Le Moulin de Berno
Maison des Mégalithes
Maison du patrimoine
Marins & Capitaines
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Passions et des Ailes
Musée des Thoniers
Prehistory Museum of Carnac
Site des mégalithes de Locmariaquer

Libraries in Brech

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque - ludothèque - grainothèque de l'île-aux-Moines0.0
Bibliothèque de la Société Polymathique0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Locmariaquer0.0
Espace du Tilleul0.0
La médiathèque0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Le Cosy0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré0.0
Médiathèque communale0.0
Médiathèque de Brec'h0.0
Médiathèque de Kercado0.0
Médiathèque de Ménimur0.0
Médiathèque de Ploeren0.0
Médiathèque de Pluvigner0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque du Palais des Arts0.0
Médiathèque L'Ancre0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Temps0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Locminé0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0
Médiathèque Terraqué - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Yvon Mauffret0.0
Médiathèque Zénaïde Fleuriot0.0
Salle du Gourail0.0

Farmers Markets in Brech

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au marché de Botquelen
Centre-ville
Halles aux Poissons
Halles des Lices
Kercado
La Trinité-sur-Mer weekly market
Les Halles
Les P'tits Fruits du Manéguen
Marché Couvert
Marché de producteur de Bubry
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon
Ménimur
Place de la République

Theatres in Brech

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de verdure

Clinics in Brech

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Infirmier Talmon-Robelet-Bonhoure-Rio

Veterinaries in Brech

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire du Val d'Auray

Gas Stations in Brech

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spar

Breweries in Brech

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Estran - Grand Coeff
Brasserie de la Presqu'ile de Quiberon
Brasserie de Quiberon
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Croisette
La Déferle
Microbrasserie VOL 56

Stadiums & Teams in Brech

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brech

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield-Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield-Small Airport
Quily Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brech

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brech

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la route
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Fleurs
Chapelle Saint-Clément
Chapelle Saint-Goal
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
Chapelle Saint-Quirin
Église Saint-André

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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What is the population of Brech?

Brech has a population of 7,052 residents and is located in France. The population density is 447 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brech?

Brech has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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