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Guengat, France

Brittany · France

Guengat is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,686. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,686 Population 192/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,823 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,823 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $606/mo rent

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About Guengat

Guengat

Guengat is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France.

People

Population1,686
Density192/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,823
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$121,200
Rent$606
Housing Units674
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population1,686
Population Density192 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates48.0421°, -4.2055°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation57.1 inches (1,449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$25,823

About Guengat

Guengat is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,686. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Guengat is $25,823, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Guengat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,823
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Guengat is $121,200, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $606 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 674 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,200
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$606
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units674

Property Tax

Guengat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates48.0421°N, 4.2055°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above France avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 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 M4.6 143 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 110 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 78 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 83 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 52 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 70 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 33 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 99 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 41 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 62 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 18 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 25 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 125 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 88 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 45 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 82 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 114 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 92 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 66 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km WSW of Baud, France M3.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in

Guengat has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Guengat

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
École privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guengat

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Neptune classical, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence Mutine electro, emission MP3
Radio U - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Guengat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri du marin Sainte-Marine
Boat Museum
Boat Museum
Canot "Papa Poydenot"
Haliotika
Maison de l'Amiral
Maison Henaff - Musée
Maison natale de Pierre-Jakez Hélias
Manoir de Squividan
Musée bigouden
Musée Conserverie Le Gall
Musée de l'Ecole Rurale en Bretagne
Musée de l’abbaye de Landévennec
Musée de la Faïence de Quimper
Musée de La Forge
Musée Départemental Breton
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des vieux métiers
Musée du Chemin de fer du Menez
Musée Municipal
Musée préhistorique à Pors Carn
Museum-boats

Libraries in Guengat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque d'Ergué-Armel0.0
Bibliothèque de Ploéven0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Cornouaille0.0
Bibliothèque éphémère0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de l'Île-Tudy0.0
Bibliothèque Nathalie Le Mel0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Ar Vuhez0.0
Bibliothey0.0
Espace Pierre Trépos0.0
LAC0.0
LAC0.0
Librairie Celtique0.0
Maison de l'enfance0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Abri du Marin0.0
Médiathèque Alain Gérard0.0
Médiathèque de Combrit0.0
Médiathèque de l'Agora0.0
Médiathèque de l'Archipel0.0
Médiathèque de Penhars0.0
Médiathèque de Poullan-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque Georges Perros0.0
Médiathèque Julien Gracq0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin0.0
Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin0.0
Médiathèque Youenn Gwernig0.0
Was:Bibliothèque du Pays Glazig0.0

Farmers Markets in Guengat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Douarnenez - CCIMBO
Criée de Saint-Guénolé - CCIMBO
Halles de la Gare
Halles de Pont-l'Abbé
Halles Saint-François
Marché biologique de Kerfeunteun
Marché de Beg Meil
marché de Bénodet
Marché de Douarnenez
Marché de La Forêt-Fouesnant
Marché de la Providence
Marché de Tréboul
Marché de Tréogat
Marché du Braden
Marché Hebdomaire de Guengat

Breweries in Guengat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Ar Vu Vihan
Brasserie du Bout du Monde
Brasserie Penhors
kauri
Merlin
Plijadur

Stadiums & Teams in Guengat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guengat

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base-Medium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Guengat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Guengat

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet masseurs-kinésithérapeuthes
IPIDV

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guengat

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
Église Saint-Fiacre

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Guengat

What is the population of Guengat?

Guengat has a population of 1,686 residents and is located in France. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.

Is Guengat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,823, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,200 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $606 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Guengat?

Guengat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches.

How is the job market in Guengat?

The job market in Guengat faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 101 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Guengat?

The median home value in Guengat is $121,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $606.

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