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Plessala, France

Brittany · France

Plessala is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,795. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,795 Population 90/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,069 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,069 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $480/mo rent

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About Plessala

Plessala is a former commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune Le Mené.

People

Population1,795
Density90/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,069
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$96,000
Rent$480
Housing Units718
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population1,795
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates48.2764°, -2.6188°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$23,069

About Plessala

Plessala is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,795. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Plessala is $23,069, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 108 business establishments.

Income: Plessala vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,069
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plessala is $96,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $480 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 718 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$480
59% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units718

Property Tax

Plessala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.4 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates48.2764°N, 2.6188°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 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 90 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 67 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 149 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 106 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 66 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 63 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 98 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 77 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 136 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 38 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 98 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 101 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 136 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 136 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 138 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 82 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 90 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 134 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 94 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 4.2 in

Plessala has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Plessala

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Saint-Joseph - - - -
École primaire Simone Darcel - - - -
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Radio Stations near Plessala

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bonheur - MP3 128 kbps
CanalBreizh breizh MP3 192 kbps
Carocelt - MP3 160 kbps
radio Activ' all of edm and all of music AAC 52 kbps

Museums in Plessala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Musée du Tissage
Clothes house
La Briquetterie
La Maison des Toiles
Maison de la Baie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire des Côtes d'Armor
Musée d’art populaire
Musée de la poterie
Musée Mathurin Méheut
Musée Régional Des Métiers
Pavillon des Expositions Temporaires

Libraries in Plessala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Albert Camus0.0
Bibliothèque André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque Le Point Virgule0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Mazier0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Centre De Documentation Et De ressources0.0
Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Brin de Culture0.0
Médiathèque de Loudéac0.0
Médiathèque de Merdrignac0.0
Médiathèque Louis Guilloux0.0
Médiathèque-Centre Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèques de la Baie0.0
Ville Junguenay0.0

Farmers Markets in Plessala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Gomené
Marché du Légué

Cafes in Plessala

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edelweiss

Veterinaries in Plessala

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire du Mené-Plessala

Gas Stations in Plessala

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G20

Banks in Plessala

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel De Bretagne
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne

Breweries in Plessala

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale la Guernouillette
Brasserie de Launay
Brasserie Malterie Dimezell
La Brasserie des Alternatives

Stadiums & Teams in Plessala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Plessala

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux-Small Airport
Coëtquidan Air Base-Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield-Small Airport
Kerfot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Bochet Airfield-Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield-Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Queneleuc Airfield-Small Airport
Quily Airfield-Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Plessala

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Plessala

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plessala

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Hautière
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Plessala

What is the population of Plessala?

Plessala has a population of 1,795 residents and is located in France. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles.

Is Plessala expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,069, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $480 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Plessala?

Plessala 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 64°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Plessala?

The job market in Plessala faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plessala?

The median home value in Plessala is $96,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $480.

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