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Plogastel-Saint-Germain, France

Brittany · France

Plogastel-Saint-Germain is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,804. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,804 Population 149/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,883 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,883 median income, 8.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $606/mo rent

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About Plogastel-Saint-Germain

Plogastel-Saint-Germain

Plogastel-Saint-Germain is a commune in the department of Finistère, in the Brittany region, 15 km west of Quimper. Belonging to Pays Bigouden, within the former political and religious region of Cornouaille, its territory of 31 km2 has a resolutely rural character. There is still a large majority of cultivated land and agricultural areas, not to mention forests (10%) and meadows (8%).The municipalities bordering Ploegastel-Saint-Germain include: Gourlizon, Landudec, Peumerit,Plonéour-Lanvern, Plovan, Pluguffan, Plozévet.

People

Population1,804
Density149/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,883
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$606
Housing Units722
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Population1,804
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates47.9838°, -4.2719°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,046 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,883

About Plogastel-Saint-Germain

Plogastel-Saint-Germain is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,804. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Plogastel-Saint-Germain is $24,883, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (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 108 business establishments.

Income: Plogastel-Saint-Germain vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,883
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plogastel-Saint-Germain 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 722 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 4.9x.

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 Units722

Property Tax

Plogastel-Saint-Germain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates47.9838°N, 4.2719°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 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 M4.6 145 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 113 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 81 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 86 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 56 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 69 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 36 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 96 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 46 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 58 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 16 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 32 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 133 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 80 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 46 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 82 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 115 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 86 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 70 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km WSW of Baud, France M3.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in

Plogastel-Saint-Germain has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Plogastel-Saint-Germain

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 Plogastel-Saint-Germain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri du marin Sainte-Marine
Boat Museum
Boat Museum
Canot "Papa Poydenot"
Centre d'Interprétation Archéologique
Haliotika
Maison de l'Amiral
Maison du Marquisat
Maison Henaff - Musée
Maison natale de Pierre-Jakez Hélias
Maison-phare du Millier
Manoir de Squividan
Musée bigouden
Musée Conserverie Le Gall
Musée de la Faïence de Quimper
Musée de La Forge
Musée Départemental Breton
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Chemin de fer du Menez
Musée Municipal
Musée préhistorique à Pors Carn
Museum-boats

Libraries in Plogastel-Saint-Germain

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 Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de l'Île-Tudy0.0
Bibliothèque Nathalie Le Mel0.0
Bibliothey0.0
Espace Pierre Trépos0.0
LAC0.0
LAC0.0
Librairie Celtique0.0
Maison de l'enfance0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Abri du Marin0.0
Médiathèque Alain Gérard0.0
Médiathèque de Combrit0.0
Médiathèque de Penhars0.0
Médiathèque de Poullan-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque Georges Perros0.0
Médiathéque Jeanne Nabert0.0
Médiathèque Julien Gracq0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin0.0
Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin0.0
Médiathèque René Quillivic0.0

Farmers Markets in Plogastel-Saint-Germain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Douarnenez - CCIMBO
Criée de Saint-Guénolé - CCIMBO
Halles de Pont-l'Abbé
Halles Saint-François
Marché biologique de Kerfeunteun
marché de Bénodet
Marché de Douarnenez
Marché de la Providence
Marché de Tréboul
Marché de Tréogat
Marché du Braden
Marché Hebdomaire de Guengat
Marché tous les jeudis

Castles in Plogastel-Saint-Germain

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Hilguy
Château du Hilguy

Breweries in Plogastel-Saint-Germain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Ar Vu Vihan
Brasserie Penhors
kauri
Merlin
Plijadur

Airports Near Plogastel-Saint-Germain

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Plogastel-Saint-Germain

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Plogastel-Saint-Germain

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet masseurs-kinésithérapeuthes
IPIDV

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plogastel-Saint-Germain

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Germain
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 Plogastel-Saint-Germain

What is the population of Plogastel-Saint-Germain?

Plogastel-Saint-Germain has a population of 1,804 residents and is located in France. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.

Is Plogastel-Saint-Germain expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,883, 67% 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 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Plogastel-Saint-Germain?

Plogastel-Saint-Germain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches.

How is the job market in Plogastel-Saint-Germain?

The job market in Plogastel-Saint-Germain faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plogastel-Saint-Germain?

The median home value in Plogastel-Saint-Germain is $121,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $606.

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